A year of hard work is now in the rear view mirror.  Cap and gown in hand, they graduate with their Masters degrees.  Let the celebration begin.   Today, I took the “gang” for a drink, to toast their accomplishments.  I am so proud of this … [Read more...]

“I really need that “A” Dr. R.  Or it’s going to kill my GPA.”  News for you Kid — Grades don’t count.   What counts is grit, hustle, execution and a  laser focus on getting stuff done.  Skills are important, as is intellect. What’s more … [Read more...]

It’s been more than a few months since my brother passed away.  The chair on the patio on which he often sat for hours, looking out over the golf course, was empty.  His ringing laughter around the dinner table was long gone. His larger than life … [Read more...]

The last of human freedoms is one's ability to choose one's attitude in a given set of circumstances.Viktor Frankl … [Read more...]