The bigger questions

I don't know why, but I have always challenged status quo. Many call it breaking the rules, but I don't see it that way. I mean, don't get me wrong. Rules and status quo have their place. Many people …

Yes, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams," in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt. Dreams enable us to imagine what could be possible without any limitations or expectati…

Recently, we took our kids Grant and Lauren to Guatemala. We funded the building of a school with PoP and were going to see the project. They would see real poverty up close for the first time and we …

Throughout the years, I have pushed back against celebrating any milestone in my life.  I felt that by celebrating, I would limit myself and be satisfied with today’s achievement instead of looking to…

Every morning when I wake up, I get out of bed, scratch my chest, go to the bathroom, turn on the lights, turn on the shower, brush my teeth, shave, shower, dry off, dry my hair, put on deoderant, and…

Thanksgiving is about more than being grateful for the things you have. The pilgrims were not just thankful for the food, but that the fruits of their labors were not in vain and resulted in a success…

DRIVE(n) to Make a Difference

It was announced today that the Malaysia Airlines flight 370 ended its journey in a remote area of the Indian Ocean, nowhere near a potential landing spot. While we all suspected and braced for a trag…

I have worked hard over the last 12 years building Crown with the ultimate goal of creating a successful business to help brands grow their eBusiness. But on a more personal note, I deeply enjoy mento…

I’m a regular Skype user and usually make a habit of ignoring Skype’s advertisements for upgrades to premium or international calling rates at the bottom of the contacts window. Today’s ad was differe…

As a CEO, I see fear hold people back more than any other thing. It stops them from reaching, innovating, discovering their own abilities. How can you know where the edge is if you don’t go over it ev…

Ever wonder whether it’s better to pursue a happy or meaningful life?

P&G got it right!  For all your Moms, sons and daughters.

I love this top 10.  Well done, Gurbaksh.

This is a clip from one of my all time favorite movies...

Anietra Hamper is a new hero of mine.  This article of her 40th birthday journey is invigorating.  Enjoy...

Belief does not come from success.  Success comes from belief. I really believe that. Want to set me off?  Just tell me you'll 'Try' or 'do your best'. You probably get a response from me with a link …

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either …

This morning I was texting with an old friend of mine from High School, Chad Huffer.  We were reminiscing about the influences we had early in life.  Mine in particular was Mr Cook.  My 7th grade hono…

For leaders to be effective, they need to be able to be able to organize, direct, and focus people's efforts toward the goals of the organization.

I love this quote...

I'm fortunate enough to know a number of remarkably successful people. Regardless of industry or profession, they all share the same perspectives and beliefs.

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Powerfully inspirational.  Ryan has a gift to put into words the things that motivate entrepreneurs -- me specifically.  Watch this.  You will be better for it.

How To Change The World (Hint: It Starts With You)

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are usually the ones who do.

What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.-- Oscar Wilde