Category: Leaving a trail for our Son

Son, without you i would have never achieved, what late in life became, what i wanted more than anything in my life.

dad

Tanner called yesterday while i was walking through Louisville airport. He invited me to be back on his podcast. He’s taken a 5-month break from his podcast.

His insight during his absence is that he doesn’t want people on his podcast who are simply trying to expand their reach.

He knows i have no interest in expanding my reach.

He knows i believe in karma.

Tanner has read my first book, Mid Life Celebration, about 40 times. He said yesterday that he reads it about every two weeks.

Note to self: Not counting the time i read my book before it was published, i’ve *only* read the book 40 times in the published paperback format. Tanner is now tied with me for most “published” reads.

Additional side note: Today’s blogs were intended to capture first thoughts on what, if anything, would i add to Mid Life Celebration a decade later. Heads up, it didn’t happen today. Perhaps tomorrow.

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Hire the best, not the best available. Think the best thoughts, not the best available.

dad

A fearless leader beyond reproach. A leader who has systematically burned the ships to relentlessly make our world a better place.

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Your happiness depends on the quality of your gratitude. Your gratitude depends on the quality of your thoughts.

dad

What do you think about the people who believe they can do impossible things?

Why?

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When you are living your dream, stay humble, and smile big with gratitude.

dad

Right heel has been sore for a few weeks. Been stretching as i walk and that helps. Decided to bicycle to give the heel a rest. Remember, the day before was an 8-mile walk. Haven’t bicycled in maybe a year.

Last minute decided to turn towards Disney University.

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We judge ourselves on our intentions, others judge us on our behaviors.

dad

While finishing yesterday’s blogs, began thinking about today’s posts.

A couple themes/ideas raised their hand for today.

Florida winters are better than any Pennsylvania winter i ever had. Palm trees and sunshine rule in winter. But only because i sensed the distinct difference and chose the tropics over the snow and (gloomy) clouds.

The joy of sensing a legitimate return to Eastern Standard time. Not a physical return to our time zone (which is obvious and unquestionable). But a physical acclimation back to our lifetime time zone. (Yes we lived in Pacific Coast time in Washington State but the duration is fractional, not significant.)

How do i run my business moving forward? The world needs what i offer. The world has yet to admit it. Do i spend precious (sunset years) time trying to crack the unlock code for everyone or do i leave it to some other potential Oppenhiemer? i leave tomorrow morning without a signed contract/payment for a year-long Organizational Vibrancy engagement. The creative ideas swimming around are intoxicating.

Why?

i’m in a place that has a renewed sense of urgency. Remember when turning 60 was my ultimate ‘deadline’? Well, that’s come and gone.

Complacency is a thing because it’s insidious. It’s also a pushover for busy people.

Who do you know in corporate leadership who isn’t insanely busy (and overwhelmed)?

No one.

Leaders are out their mind busy (but they’ll never show it because that’s “weakness”).

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