School is underway across the nation, and although some schools have returned in a semi-normal capacity, it seems most have opted for virtual learning for the foreseeable future. As a dad of three, I am wholeheartedly committed to the health and safety of my kids, but as they’ve settled into their new e-learning routines, IRead more
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2020 began like every other year. You could feel the excitement in the air as some individuals were eager for the idea to start over, and others were thrilled at the opportunity to carry on from the previous year. By all accounts, 2020 was ‘normal.’ Though after only a couple of months, normal fell byRead more
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
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