One of Newton's laws of motion is that bodies at rest tend to stay at rest. Not only does that apply to physical objects, I believe that it applies to people as well. The inertial energy, risk and commitment to start something new is often too overwhelming to motivate an individual to try - so they don't. I'm attending the 2012 Launch Conference to learn from top-tier speakers and authors about what it takes to launch your message, product or service. Here's an infographic I … [Read more...]
October 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
Quick Question With Michael Hyatt and Ken Davis
While attending the 2012 Launch Conference, that is currently underway, I have the unique opportunity to interview some of the top speakers and authors in America. Below are two very quick, single-question interviews I had with authors Michael Hyatt and Ken Davis respectively. Michael answers the question, "How should a writer or speaker market themselves?" Ken graciously answers the question, "How does a speaker go from free-speaking opportunities to paid … [Read more...]
October 15, 2012 By 6 Comments
My First Video Blog and Telling a Story….
This week I have the privilege of attending the 2012 Launch and SCORRE Speakers' Conferences that are organized by the outstanding team at Dynamic Communicators. These conferences are specifically designed for anyone who has a message, service or product they want to share with a larger audience. The Launch Conference strives to equip organizations or individuals with the skills they need to grow their business. The SCORRE Conference seeks to empower organizations or individuals with … [Read more...]
October 6, 2012 By 7 Comments
Don’t Know Much About Geography???
I'm the first to admit that I slept through most of the geography classes I've "taken" throughout my academic career. [EdiTOR's Note: I use the word "taken" in the loosest sense of the term since that implies retention of knowledge on my part, which is not the case.] I'm not proud of that fact - I'm just being honest. That's why I'm amazed by those individuals who know can pinpoint Timbuktu or Kathmandu on a globe or those who can easily answer questions in the geography category of … [Read more...]
September 25, 2012 By 15 Comments
5 Facts About Loss
I was missing my parents a lot this past weekend. That's despite the fact that it's been more than six years since my dad died and nearly nine years since my mom passed away. Even though I'm a grown man with a family of my own, the loss of my parents still lingers and seems to sneak up on me in unexpected ways. However, during these past several years, I've come to realize a few facts about loss: 1. Loss Happens to Us All During our lives, each of us will experience the pain and … [Read more...]
September 22, 2012 By 7 Comments
Waiting 35 years for this movie to be made…
The first time I read J.R.R Tolkien's book The Hobbit, I was eight years old. The book changed my life. I remember being called to dinner after reading the section where the eagles rescued Bilbo and dwarfs from the tops of firey trees encircled by Wargs (massive, evil wolves) at the bases. My heart was pounding, it was all I could talk about during that meal. The words changed me. The words excited me. The words held my imagination captive. That point in my life, as much as any … [Read more...]
