Be uniquely you… So many people are striving to be just like someone else. Well, that’s silly. Especially since each of us is such a unique and amazing individual. You know the old adage…there’s no one just like you. No matter how much someone may be like you, there’s always something different and unique about […]
A Whole Lot More
(Hold on…this is going to be a long one!) It was a weekend in late June, almost a year ago, that I was talking with my brother, Gabriel. The occasion was my dad’s 70th birthday party in Pittsburgh. Gabe, a crossfit instructor, and I were talking about health-related issues, when I confided in him that […]
Being Enough
At some point in your life it becomes important to realize that you are enough. Despite all that society tells you – with so many negative influences out there in the world and sometimes even a little closer to home, when those who should be supportive aren’t – you are enough. None of the things […]
Putting It Out There
If you’re going to live large and be awesome, it means you need to put it out there in the world. Doesn’t matter what we’re talking about here – life in general, or more specific things, like career, love, or personal growth. Bottom line is that to excel and be awesome, you’ve got to put […]
When Life Gives You Lemons and Other Cliches
When life gives you lemons, it’s likely that you’re going to hear quite a few cliches. Don’t go changing, you’re fine the way you are. A watched pot doesn’t boil. Good things come to those who wait. It goes without saying that it’s not always easy to hear the cliches, even if the people sharing […]
Living Your Best Life
Just this morning I read an article in National Geographic on longevity. The gist of if was how science is changing the possibilities for long life. But much more amazing than that were the photographs of people from their late 80s to beyond 100 and their words of wisdom. It really got me thinking. I’m […]