I realize that I haven’t posted in several weeks, and I am really sorry about that. It doesn’t mean that I have not been really busy though, or writing other stuff, as I have been doing just that. This should give you an idea of what I have been up to. Earlier this year I started writing a weekly column for the Houston Chronicle newspaper. A couple of months ago, that was increased to 2 columns a week that are […]
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Dreaming Out Loud
I really wanted to write something awesome and post it on my birthday, which was on Tuesday. But as luck would have it, I was completely blocked the night before. I am rarely blocked, but when I am, I know better than to force it. Although, I have to admit that I painstakingly spent 2 hours doing just that. By midnight the night before my birthday, I had nothing but a few disconnected sentences that were anything but awesome.
Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway – Part 2
This is Part 2 of my previous blog post: “Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway.” I had not intended on writing a Part 2 until I saw the popularity of my previous post (it was shared throughout Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter), and I heard from several of my readers that they were buying the book based on my review and blog post.
Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway
One of the most ironic things to happen to me recently, was when I was asked by Worldwide ERC® to review a book for their April issue of MOBILITY Magazine. This was for a special section that they are calling, “Member Picks: Books That Make Us Better.” So, why is this so ironic, you ask? It’s simple, I am not a reader! I have never been a reader! Don’t get me wrong, I have bought tons of books over the years, […]
Go Ahead, Procrastinate…Or Wait Until Tomorrow
I am actually writing this from Starbucks. I have been having some Internet trouble at home today, so after a very frustrating morning, I decided to hit the road with my computer. I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to be very productive or creative here, but as luck would have it, a change of scenery turned out to be just what I needed.
Inspire and be Inspired
Inspiration is a two-way street. In order to inspire others, you have to be inspired yourself.
I was recently catching up with a good friend of mine, Vicki Jackson, who I had not seen in several months. We have known each other for about 5 years and have shared some unexpected parallel life experiences. There is a definite chemistry that is underlined by the simple fact that we just get each other. No pretense, no bull shit (pardon the French), just mutual respect and support.. Randomly, she also shares the same birthday as my BFF Cheryl Howe.
It All Started With a Typewriter
The more I think about it, the more I realize that I have always been a writer. Truly, I think it all started with a typewriter, literally. When I was about 12-years-old my mom gave me her old manual Royal portable typewriter. You wouldn’t believe what they called portable back then. This thing weighed a ton and came in this heavy duty metal suitcase like thing. And you had to really use some muscle to push the keys down. There […]