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I’m not the first to say that words matter. We are entitled to think anything we want about someone else, but when we verbalize those thoughts we are choosing to make an impact. That impact is usually not neutral. It’s either building someone up or tearing them down. I was the recipient of some third…
I’m sitting here with a steamy cup of coffee, carefully contemplating my personal goals for 2013. I’m getting a head start now so I can literally hit the ground running on January 1. It took me almost the entire 2012 to check off last year’s goals, which stretched me beyond my comfort zone and hopefully…
It’s so easy to criticize today’s teenagers. They have it SO much better than we did, right? They’re so spoiled with their cell phones and cool clothes and prom limousines. You might think they’re so self-centered that they don’t care about their community. And you would be wrong. The Stein High School Key club in…
Another peaceful election is in the books for one of the greatest nations on Earth. The question is no longer what Republicans or Democrats will do. The question is now what will Americans do? In the next four years, we have the freedom and the opportunity to: Stop name calling, listen to differing opinions and…
Have you ever received advice from a friend about something that could improve your life, and you replied with that famous phrase “I already tried that?” The implication is that you failed the first time so it’s not worth the effort. That’s human nature… no one wants to waste time, but maybe you should ask…
My brother Jeff is living with cancer and kicking its butt. Last Sunday he ran the Chicago marathon to prove to himself and to everyone that he could do it. He gave me permission to publish this personal thank you letter he sent to donors below (still time to give here). It’s a reminder about the teamwork…
It was the morning after the book signing, and I got a message from a high school friend saying he was sorry he had to miss the event. He had already ordered “Getting to the Point” online and wanted to get it signed. He added, “Oh, one more thing… my wife was diagnosed with Multiple…
OK, I don’t know if one city qualifies as a world tour, but I gotta start somewhere. As the Jackson 5 used to sing it “I’m going back to Indiana,” visiting family for a few days prior to running the Chicago marathon with my brother Jeff on October 7th. Due to popular demand, I am doing…
Hands down, the best part of the Hokey Pokey is when you put your whole self into the middle of the circle and shake it all about. If you’re on skates, you have to minimize the head shaking so you don’t end up on the floor in a vertigo-induced face plant. But isn’t it fun to…
Yep, I did it. I roller skated 11 miles across town during rush hour in a red cape and SpongeBob boxer shorts. And so far this “stunt” has raised nearly $1000 for the Multiple Myeloma Research foundation! My virtual guest of honor was my brother Jeff, who told me he got a big kick out…