I just returned from a four-day journey to Jackson, Wyoming, where I connected with an old college friend for a few days of skiing at Jackson Hole. The last time I saw Andy was some ten years ago[ … ]
Why Being More Open Will Improve Your Life I’m not a fan of arguments. Sure, I enjoy healthy debate, but when discussions devolve into arguments where opinions interfere with facts and closed[ … ]
Ignore These If You Dare: The Seven Tenets of Success, Prosperity, Happiness and A More Rewarding Life “How can anyone keep up?” I hear this or some version of “things move too[ … ]
Those who know me well have heard me say this time and time and again. The most precious gift you can give anyone is your time. Likewise, time is the most precious thing someone can give you. Simple[ … ]
Culture. Cuisine. Connection. Karl turns to crowdfunding to help realize his vision for this book, which lets readers experience the world through fascinating stories, stunning photography, and tasty[ … ]
I posted this also on my WorldRider site, so if you’re reading both blogs, just a heads up! I thought I’d keep readers who’ve been Digital Tavern fans and not necessarily the[ … ]
Our Children Don’t Deserve To Die By The Wheels Of A Car Or The Bullets Of A Gun There was a time not long ago where in most parts of our country it was openly accepted and commonplace to drink[ … ]
As many of you know, as a professional keynote speaker my job when speaking from the platform is to inspire, motivate and encourage my audience to step outside their comfort zone, accept change, try[ … ]
It’s so easy. It takes no effort. And it works. So why, you may ask, doesn’t everyone do it — all the time? I’ll bet you’re not doing it right now as you read this post. So[ … ]
My love for coffee started at an early age. That is, I loved coffee ice cream. With all the flavors in the world, I was consistent and always chose coffee ice cream. These days I don’t eat much[ … ]
Last week I attended the NSA (National Speakers Association) national conference in Anaheim. This was the second consecutive year I attended the event and though this year’s program was much[ … ]
Why is it that so many of us have difficulty in dealing with change? Change comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and flavors. Whether your job has been eliminated, a competitor just outflanked you[ … ]
“The Ides of March are come,” Julius Caesar tells the soothsayer who warned him to heed the pending doom on 15 March 44BC. “Aye,” the soothsayer said as he glared into[ … ]
Very proud of my friend Brian who never ceases to amaze me with his ideas, creativity, writing and business sense. I never knew he would let those pesky plastic wall anchors that come with just about[ … ]
Just Saw Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze's new film Adaptation. Starring Nicolas Cage, who plays two roles as twin brothers. A story focused on a screenwriter's attempt to write a film[ … ]
I've been sporadically following Dervala Hanley's escapades through Southeast Asia since Liz pointed me to her blog a couple weeks ago. I was sad to hear of her motorbike accident where she[ … ]
I still have my old “hot rod” that I used to drive in High School. It’s an old Detroit muscle car. But most important, it’s a convertible. To some it’s the[ … ]
Geez. What is it many people talk about when they don’t have anything to say? The weather. Ok. Ok. Cut me some slack here. Much to say. But let’s take a breather. You know. The[ … ]
In case you haven't heard, November is National Novel Writing Month. The goal? Write a 50,000 word novel by midnight November 30th. Everyone at one time in life has dreamed for a brief moment or[ … ]
Mornings Made Better. What a great thing to do. Take the 15 mile bike ride around Newport Beach's back bay. It refreshes your mind, gets your blood pumping the the scenery is phenomenal.
Peter De Vries. “My father hated radio and could not wait for television to be invented so he could hate that too.” [Quotes of the Day]