In the fall of 2017, I experienced my first encounter with vertigo. It came suddenly and without warning. After the first episode, I visited my general practitioner. Because I had some ear pain, he suspected an ear infection and prescribed antibiotics. We hoped that would solve it. It didn’t. When the vertigo continued, I returned... Continue Reading →
Marching to Your Own Beat Volume 2
Introduction – The Making of Mastery Every great story has a middle chapter, the part where comfort fades and character takes center stage. Volume I celebrated creativity and courage; this volume examines what happens after the beginning, when the applause fades and the work begins. The Price of Greatness is consistency.It’s showing up when inspiration... Continue Reading →
“Look What I Did!” — Why Validation Still Matters at 5, 45, and 75
When I was a kid, like many of us, I had a habit of shouting something that felt incredibly important at the time:“Hey, Mom, look what I did!”“Dad, come see!”It could’ve been a flip off the diving board, a drawing on the fridge, or a new personal best in backyard push-ups — it didn’t matter.... Continue Reading →