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Magic Chairlifts
The humble chair lift is magical. It’s a special place where strangers become friends, problems are solved, laughter is born and, in some cases—lifelong love affairs begin. No topic is forbidden on a chairlift and life’s problems just seem to fade away—at least for five to nine minutes, or however long it takes to get to the top.
The Batboy
My dad coached a men’s softball team when I was young and I was named the batboy. I was all of about 8 years old, but it was a very defining moment for me.
The Root Of The Matter
Every day, we use phrases that we take for granted because we’ve always used them and our parents and grandparents and all our friends have used them without thinking about where they came from.
Last Call: Seeking YOU Nominations
This is the last call for “YOU” nominations, at least from me in the Week-ender.
Get Busy, Get Moving, Get Involved
What are you building?
I mean--we can all tell what the things you’re working on are, but what are you building?
Who Will YOU Nominate?
Back in March, I wrote about an initiative started to support my keynote remarks at the Parks & Rec Business Fall Festival on September 29 at the Shisler Conference Center in Wooster, Ohio.
From Boy To Man
He had to leave in order to come back and win. He had to go out there to Miami with the scrutiny and the hate in his rearview mirror and pretend he didn’t hear the volume of it all.
Communication: Wonderful When It Happens
I’ve said many times, communication is a wonderful thing – when it happens; however, in my experience, the opportunities for miscommunication in our world abound.
Gifts Of Love That Stand The Test Of Time
My mother is now an octogenarian and is often in the company of her friends who share the same distinction. Sometimes I listen to them tell their stories--the struggles of their week, month, life, etc.
The Last Revolution For "Real" Men
I always held a certain reverence for the old-time journalists. You see them portrayed in old black and white movies. They wear fedoras with ТPressУ passes stuck in their hat ribbons. They smoke, they grumble, they have their sleeves rolled up.
Let Your Words Become Contagious
Most men love western movies. Even if the actual Тway out westУ setting isn't Texas or Mexico, the rough lean character that speaks seldom, carries a big gun and has that angry scowl on his face appeals to men in a way that can't be explained.
Getting Organized In A Disorganized World
I have come to realize that it is very difficult to get organized in what really is a very disorganized world.
The Old Saying Goes ...
Eighty-six-year-old Тmoon walkerУ Buzz Aldrin stepped up to the microphone recently and told the press that if the world doesn't start to take a global approach to space investigation and science we may never get to Mars.
Recognition: Signs of Achievement
Recognition; the word is fairly innocuous looking, not one that grabs at peoplesХ emotions or tugs at their heartstrings; yet it is the one thing that a vast majority of people seek, whether they know it or admit it.
Toot Your Own Horn
Investor's Business Daily recently reported that, ТAfter studying the daily habits of 177 self-made millionaires over the course of five years, Thomas C. Corley found that they avoid one costly habit: procrastination.
Turned Up And Tuned In
My wife works some part-time hours at the local hardware store a couple nights a week and on some weekends. It's a comfortable schedule and passes the time productively since we became empty nesters--a phenomenon we're still getting used to.
Be Our Example
Week-Ender readers, I need your help. Many of you already know that Parks and Rec Business and Camp Business will host the 2nd annual Fall Festival on September 29 at the Shisler Conference Center in Wooster, Ohio.
If You Can See It, You Can Do It
One of the interesting elements of human interaction is to see how the perception of others can actually change the perception one has of him- or her-self.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Bad things do happen to good people. Family members get sick, people die, jobs are lost, young sons and daughters go off to war - some don't come back, those who do are injured in mind, body and/or spirit and their lives change forever.