Ever been told to think positive? Ever had someone say ‘Attitude determines your latitude’ or ‘Keep your chin up’? Ever felt like responding to those quips in less than a positive manner? Positive thinking takes effort. While those well-wishers may have meant to have a positive influence on you- the words alone are likely only [...]
Sometimes in life, it is more important that we finish the race than finish the race in first place. In an emotional and amazing feat of the human spirit, Derek Redmond showcased that very importance when in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but fought through [...]
I watched a movie the other night about a retired wrestler. The movie was not really what I expected and I’m not going to say anything about the actual movie- other than the fact that it was a stark reminder of how insignificant we can be as individuals- and how we actually become better people [...]
Dedicating yourself to a goal can start early… and never too late. Check out this 11-year old as he shocks an audience with his unassuming posture- followed by his huge stage presence! linkscolor = “330000″; highlightscolor = “888888″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel = “none”;
Lately, I’ve found myself examining the journey I am making through this life… a journey we all share… but moreover one that we are all ultimately separate travelers in. You may be making your journey in similar directions as me, but from time to time we will no doubt lose line of sight, as we [...]
I undocked the laptop from my desk, and moved to the leather couch in my office to add yet another entry into this humble blog… thankful for your visit if indeed you have come. Like I have said before, you’re time is not taken for granted here. As of late, like most casual surfers of [...]
I’m not smart. I’m not brilliant. But I’m clever enough to hang with those who are. I work with a lot of very smart people. Some of the software professionals I deal with day to day are some of the brightest in the global industry. This is no exaggeration- arguably some of the technology guys [...]
Last evening I went with a few friends to a badminton club in the city that we wanted to try out to check for competition. The club was typical and I saw a lot of new faces and we proceeded to play for the next couple of hours. During a break between games, I sat [...]
I had just dropped my son off at school, went to the gym, stopped into Tim Horton’s to pick up a coffee and then started home. On my way, I saw in the distance an old man- tattered jacket- walking a little dog. He looked nothing short of homeless- and was waving to every single [...]
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