As I told you the other day, I just devoured and obsessively loved Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. I loved everything about it. I love that it literally pulled me out my door to…
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If I was sitting in my favorite cushioned rocker from Crate and Barrel circa 1995 with a great book, an ice cold Kombucha, a bag of peanuts and Silas—why would I ever move? I'd have…
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I heard this story the other night: There's a CEO of a company in Manhattan that has a Fear Jar on his desk. And whenever anyone in the office says something fearful, they have to…
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How do you know when something is no longer working? Could be a client relationship, a blog post, some marketing copy, your novel, a relationship, your life...take your pick. You know because: You no longer…
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The summer after my senior year in high school sticks out in my mind. Prominently. Not because there was a life changing event. Not because I was leaving high school and home and my friends.…
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Not so smart You know how I love to rollerblade, right? Possibly more than running. I'm wondering if there's a rollerblading marathon, because while I'm up to easily running 8 miles, I can't imagine making…
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This morning on my rollerblade, I came across this guy that I must have passed a zillion times, just him and his dog. Usually I'm going by so fast, he's basically a blur, but the…
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Not too long ago, I heeded the call of Chris Brogan, wrote a post called Telling Stories, and as a result, received - hands down - the best book on writing and living I've ever…
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Let's be clear. As a teenager (and before) I misbehaved. If it was bad for you, dangerous, risky or death defying? I did it. And like most every kid, it never occurred to me that…
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This memory is crystal clear. I was on the train with my mom and my big brothers heading from Chicago to St. Louis. And I was sicker than sick. It was the stomach flu -…
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