What Gives Me Direction in Life (The Real Answer, Not the Pretty One)

When I was younger, direction came from the usual stuff — ambition, building something, taking care of my family, trying … More

I love The Summer

I Love Summertime I’ve realized something about myself… I don’t just dislike winter—I take it personally. I really hate it. … More

If someone insulted you yesterday and needed your help today, would you let resentment make the decision for you? I’ve … More

Fear Can Sometimes Be a Good Thing If You Do Something About It What has driven me to take care … More

It was 1974 and the one thing I learned for the first time in high school had nothing to do … More

I loved watching weightlifting and wrestling when I was in high school. Those were my events. There was something raw … More

When I was five years old, I wanted to be a comedian. Not a fireman, not a ballplayer—a comedian. And … More

I’ve watched this play out my whole life, in business, in friendships, even within families. Strength attracts people. Weakness pushes … More

When I’m writing this I’m sixty-nine, and one hundred still sounds like something you see on TV. The cameras show … More

Failure Is Usually Just a Delayed Introduction to Success When you get to my age, you realize something interesting about … More

Yesterday when I entered the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I noticed something that made me pause for a moment. The roadwork was … More

I had to laugh when I read today’s prompt: What are three objects you couldn’t live without? That’s a dangerous … More