I was in awe reading the story of a Detroit man who would walk 21 miles round trip every day to and from his factory job because his car wasn’t working. Stories of individuals overcoming adversity to reach unimaginable success excite me. These stories light a fire in my heart that provide motivation in my…

I remember when I was in college. I would eat a half-gallon of “vanilla and chocolate” ice cream, and thought I had hit the motherlode. Man, that was so satisfying to me. I would rationalize that eating ice cream in the morning would balance itself out as I burned energy throughout the day by moving…

After a tumultuous presidential election, we will hopefully begin the peaceful transfer of power. For many, uncertainty is the central theme not just in this country, but all over the world. The supporters of the candidate who won the election are excited about the incoming administration, and for those whose candidate came up short, there…

The line of a very popular restaurant was weaving out the front door and down the street. Few thought this day would come. The restaurant was reopening in a new building with a new floor plan and more space. I walked up to the front door smiling. I knew of the tremendous obstacles that stood…

I am a morning person. Been that way since I was a child. I sleep deeply so when I open my eyes, all kind of thoughts start to flow in my brain. I don’t jump up, but I begin to bask in the moment of waking up on this planet. I think about who I…

Listen, I am not one of those guys who goes to events to engage in the cocktail hour chit-chats. I’m not fond of often repeated phrases, “It so good to see you”. “My man, look at you, what have you been up to? or “how’s the wife and kids?” I usually try to skip the…