It started with a trip to Dallas To see a preacher. He had just starred in a cowboy movie that we were obsessed with. My Mom wanted to take us to meet him in person. His upcoming event filled with family activities was a perfect opportunity to go. My Dad...
Pink Floyd thought it was a gas…
We save it for a rainy day… The love of it is the root of all evil... Pink Floyd sang about it. Bernie Madoff went to prison for it. I like to think of it as a tool. Money. Take $100 Most of the time it transfers hands digitally. John buys groceries The...
I was hoping that the Dr. wouldn’t tell me this…
On a recent visit to the Dr’s office, he told me something that I was hoping he wouldn’t. In fact, it is something that no one ever wants to hear. He said, “Joe I need you to lose some weight.” “...and stop the...
The addiction story that I never told anyone…Until now.
Just one more. Ping. Ding. Another like on my picture. Woo Hoo. Scroll, scroll, Another 10 minutes wasted. Scroll more. Another 30 minutes wasted. Ok just a little more. There’s an hour. Ok let me put my phone away. Oh there’s another like on my pic. Let...
I love that my neighbor perfectly predicted how it would all end.
Well.... That was interesting. Nothing like a worldwide pandemic to spend a year. I saw many people struggle. Lose their livelihood, their income. I saw people transform. Pivoting into a new career. Working from home. I also saw people win, like...
Refuse that 3am delivery.
It came at the same time every night. 3am. Silence… I used to dread it. Usually it was a stream of negative thoughts racing through my head. Self Doubt. Pain. Fear They would keep me from going back to sleep. After many sleepless nights on the train to burning out, I...
A Flight With A Billionaire Changed My Life.
My mentor recommend this $6 investment. He knew the ROI. And he knew the pain of not taking the time to invest in the most meaningful areas of life. It was the first book that I had picked up in years. I decided to read it on a long flight. It was Sam Walton’s book...
I Was Struggling to Pedal
Have you ever wondered why some people live life with ease, and others look like they’re struggling to ride down a cobblestone street juggling fiery batons on a unicycle? I would wonder about it all the time. Until I learned the dirty truth. Most people don't have it...
We Both Learned A Lesson
“Bruno, I’m home!” “Are we going to the grocery store?” “We are.” “Dad, can I pick out dinner?” “You sure can!” I love the process of serving a meal. From shopping at the grocery store, prepping, the food, cooking the meal, plating, and presenting a finished product....
How Traffic Changed My Life.
I screamed as the knife went through my foot. Well.....It wasn't actually a knife.... it turned out to be just a toy car left in the hallway. . That pain sealed the deal, we were going house shopping. We found a house we loved, but it was across...