Building an unshakable infrastructure This past weekend my family and I entered (and won!) a sandcastle building contest. I have been building sandcastles for years and so I had an advantage over many of the other participants: Experience and a plausible strategy. I often get complimented on the creative details of my work by interested onlookers, but what they don't realize is how most of my diligent efforts are in the not-so-sexy-building of the solid foundation first. The first two hours of my process are usually spent analyzing the sand … [Read more...]

You've succeeded. Now what? There are stories of climbers who have prepared their entire lives to reach the top of Mount Everest, only to climb down into the darkest depression of their lives. Regardless of the victory, post-goal coping can be tough. This weekend I experienced some post-success blues of my own. Closing an incredible 6 week run of my lifelong dream stage production of JCS has unexpectedly brought me from BLISS to BLAH. Once the exhilaration of crossing that finish line has been experienced, everything else just feels mediocre … [Read more...]

Got nothin'? Build something ANYWAY. If you have an idea that lifts you up-- the worst thing you can do is HESITATE. Some of the most successful people in the world started with nothing but an idea. It wasn't the IDEA that was valuable... as much as the passion behind the idea. Just start to take action ...on anything. If your passion is potent, it's all you need to acquire everything else. Research. Raise funds. Seek mentor-ship. Ask questions. Write down ideas. Create a game plan. ACT NOW while you are still excited about your idea.... … [Read more...]