Inspiration – Page 5

Do this to become the person you want to be

We become like the people with whom we surround ourselves. We are social creatures and can be influenced. We are more easily influenced than we think. I am. Who do you want to be? Do you have dreams? Aspire to something greater? You can achieve it.More

My three day fast: lessons from an extended fast

I fasted from food for three days last week, consuming only water for 72 hours. Here’s what I learned.More

A story: Our baby was born at home, and we were alone

My wife was in our bathtub laboring. I was beside her doing my best to help. Our baby was crowning, and no one was there to help. We were two new parents having a baby in our condo, on our own. True story.More

Want to make the most of your time? Do this.

I used to think time was an abundant resource, almost limitless. Then I did this.More

Surviving one of the most difficult times in my life: my bout with depression

Failure can sneak up on us and crush us in an instant.

It happened to me. I was fired from the only job I’ve been qualified for. And, I spiraled into a dark time of depression.

Here’s a piece on my journey. More

On the streets of NYC: my son, a homeless-man and me

I struggle with how to engage homeless people. That becomes even more complicated with my son. But, here’s a short meditation of an engagement we had with a man while my son and walking in our neighborhood.More

When facing grave uncertainty, how do you survive?

Starting my business was easy. Then, I almost went bankrupt.More

Want to make a better first impression? Do this.

This morning I had a meeting at 9:05 AM. That wasn’t the problem.More

Being the most fit in my life in my forties

I lost 50 pounds by my forties. And I feel the best I’ve felt in years. More

Why I wanted to leave my marriage but didn’t

The first few years of our marriage were terrible.More