In 49 years of life, I can’t say I ever thought I would celebrate a birthday amidst a global pandemic, but I guess there’s a first for everything! Rather than gifts and celebrations for the big day this year, I thought I’d use this opportunity to share a special birthday message instead. It’s no secretRead more
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If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 crisis has taken its toll, and in its wake, left a rollercoaster of emotion to sort through. There’s no denying the magnitude of stress, sadness, and fear that this global pandemic has brought, but there are also silver linings and celebrations just as there would be any timeRead more
Stay at home orders remain in place across the nation, and so the majority of us are now faced with finding new ways to continue getting through each day the best way we can. For me, I’ve used this time to sit and reflect on a wide array of topics. I’m sure I’m not theRead more
Dear heroes, I’ve stared at this blank page for at least the last half hour, searching for the words to express how I’m currently feeling. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotion that has swept our nation. The chaos, confusion, and fear that many of us have felt only begins to scratchRead more
At times like this, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, as our personal and professional lives are sent in disarray as we cancel, adjust and adapt. It is important to remember during this difficult and complicated time that we WILL get past all of this, and thingsRead more
Any guesses as to what glossophobia means? If you guessed the fear of public speaking, then you either read the title of this blog post and put two and two together, or you’re one of the 74% of people on this planet that suffer from speech anxiety. I get it; public speaking is a hugeRead more
In the blink of an eye, your entire life can change. We’ve all heard this, and yet most people assume that shift in life will never happen to them. I know this misfortune all too well because my life changed the minute my mother passed away. But you’ve seen the news about Kobe Bryant’s untimelyRead more
The clock is slowly ticking away, closer and closer to midnight. Around this time every year, as I reflect and prepare for another 12 months, I set aside time to watch Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture. Truthfully, I watch this video multiple times a year (among other videos from Simon Sinek or John Wooden), but IRead more
2020 is upon us, and as the calendar strikes January 1st, and we ring in the New Year, I encourage you to resolve to be gritty in 2020. What is grit? Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal, and to me, the most important attribute any individual can possess.Read more
November 3 is a day like any other for most of you, yet a day I wish I could forget. As the calendar struck 11/3/2019, I commemorated the 17th year of my mother’s passing. Unlike what books, movies and wise friends tell you – it doesn’t actually get any easier. Losing a parent is life-altering.Read more