The Covid-19 Pandemic was a once in a generation event. Most people in the United States had not lived through a deadly pandemic before and we all found different ways to cope with the uncertainty and mass loss of life. First, let me say that it is completely normal to still be anxious even as ... read more >
"Did you hear about ________ the __________ expert? Well they got caught doing the total opposite!" Whether it's the vegan evangelist who actually eats meat, the relationship guru that cheats on his wife, or the financial guru who is really broke, these stories are a common occurrence. Everyone is an expert, and everyone is a ... read more >
Life is about telling stories - Meghan Markle to Oprah Winfrey The lead up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding was the usual media spectacle but I was amazed at the number of women who were enamored with the idea of marrying a Prince. I knew for certain that there was a serious ... read more >
At the end of 2020, there were so many people ready to move on from 2020 to 2021, and I didn't want to rain on their parade, but I couldn't understand how people could believe that the change in the calendar year would mean the problems of 2020 would just go away. As far as ... read more >
We're not going down! We have a destination I heard a story about Southwest pilots who found themselves in trouble on a flight. They had a mechanical issue and as the plane began to descend and oxygen masks came down, the pilot came on the intercom and said, "Folks we're not going down...we have a ... read more >
In December of 2020, a friend and I were discussing an event that happened in February. "That was this year? It feels like that happened last year," I said. "Feels like ages ago," my friend agreed. It was also in February of 2020 that my San Francisco 49ers were in the Superbowl and lost (don't ... read more >
2020 has been a little different is the understatement of the year. The Holiday season this year will be different than any other in recent memory. Many people will not be getting together with their family and friends but instead celebrating virtually or having a much smaller gathering. As people struggle with how to navigate ... read more >
My friend Marques shared a message where he talked about having genuine hope over hype. As he said, Hype abandons you in tough times but hope and faith are what will get you to the other side. Unfortunately, our country appears to be addicted to hype and not that interested in hope for the days ... read more >
"We need to have a plan through the first quarter of 2021 because it doesn't look like things are going to resemble normal anytime soon," I am sure that some version of this statement is happening in meetings all across the world. If you're paying attention to the news (and I don't blame you if ... read more >
It's getting hectic in here. It's getting chaotic. - Britney Spears, Chaotic Well friends we made it to November. Judging by how 2020 has gone thus far that is not a statement to take lightly. We're in the midst of an uncertain time here in the United States with a contentious election and the Covid-19 ... read more >
