You would never know it, but I have an intense sense of dread when I’m invited to speak in front of 5 to 5000 people. When I’m first requested as a speaker, my dread begins when I desperately search for an “ice-breaker.” If you ask me to speak, the content is easy. You’ve chosen me […]
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It’s a bit morbid, but write your own eulogy now. No, you’re not dying, I hope, but the problem with being mortal, if that’s what you are, is that it can happen any time. Write down everything that your kids would say about you at your funeral. What would your wife or co-workers say? Those […]
Having a daily vision for your personal, professional, and family life
Here is an excerpt from one of my newest books soon to be published: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My wife, Lisa, and I made a mistake. We should have involved her in the business from the beginning instead of allowing her to spend more time with the kids. That’s […]
What the heck do you do?
Pain. Pure pain. Recently, one of my favorite employees, my coffee roaster, left Chazzano Coffee to live a calm happy life in another state. Before she left, I wrote a job description to teach her about all of the crazy roles that she has held. While looking for someone to replace her, it was also […]
Showing Up and Sacrifice
The preacher at my nephew’s wedding talked about two ingredients for a successful marriage: Showing up and Sacrifice. He taught my nephew and his new wife that one needs to show up in their marriage. When one spouse has difficulties, don’t say: “You figure it out. And when you figure it out, then come back […]
Pulling Your Own Weight
The Dream of Pull-ups I am not embarrassed to say that my fantasy life is heavily influenced by two television shows: Arrow and American Ninja Warrior. The star of Arrow and the contestants on American Ninja Warrior have incredible upper body strength and agility. They are not just bodybuilders, they are at their absolute highest […]
