What I Really Think

Propofol is the drug that killed Michael Jackson.

He was getting ready for a concert tour and desperately wanted some rest. He got to sleep, but it was more permanent than expected. More commonly, Propofol is a very good anesthetic for milder sedation used for outpatient surgery. Like my last colonoscopy. It’s the drug that replaced Sodium Pentothal […]

For People Giving Feedback on Projects

USEFUL feedback includes things like: 1. This is really going to hurt you if you put it out. I love it and don’t change a thing. Just put it out. I think you could make it better by … You should really talk to … UNUSEFUL feedback includes: You are […]

How to Win at Everything

There’s a flip side to everything. Almost anything is at least partly true. You can’t trust anyone all of the time. Everyone fails. Nobody is always on your side. So how do you win at everything? Remember the old saying, “The more you know, the less you know,” well it’s […]

If you don’t use it, you lose it.

I’ve been an international speaker for over a decade now and been interviewed hundreds of times on podcasts, radio, and television, but if you don’t use it, you lose it! For the last couple of years, I’ve been turning down interviews and speaking engagements to focus on finishing The Impact […]

Time to Step Things up!

For the last couple of years, I’ve been almost entirely focused on my upcoming feature narrative film, The Impact Factor.Focus was crucial to getting this movie made and it’s been quite a journey! Most people have no idea what it takes to create an independent film. But, it’s time for […]

I’m about to get a lot of negative feedback.

Why? Because I’m going to be starting to put myself and my biggest project (The Impact Factor Movie) on the firing line. Note: I’m not saying I won’t get lots of positive feedback! I already have received wonderful comments and that won’t stop! Many people are going to LOVE this […]

Never Again

This weekend will be a historic first (and last). Today I’m aching for friends who can’t be there. Sometimes we forget that every time we get together magic happens and that the particular set of friends and the spark of the power of being together, sets off a firestorm of impact that is unlike any other.

Life Expectancy

What’s the point? I’ve always set my life expectancy by comparing myself to my Dad. Dad lived to be 92 – Exactly. It was a goal to make it to 92 and he did.   Unfortunately, I’m not as slim and trim as Dad was, but I’m in reasonable health […]