25 Jul

The 123s of Gratitude

Technically it’s 1,2,3,4…5 I have a practice each day I call 1,2,3,4….5.  I set an alarm each day on my phone for 12:34 and when that goes off find 5 things, big or small, to be grateful for.  The practice
01 Jan

I Love My Mediocrity!

Failure teaches lessons, so does mediocrity. I love mediocrity. Yep, I said it.  I love mediocrity.  I embrace mediocrity and not like one of those awkward side-hugs. I mean a bear-hug that leaves you gasping for breath type of embraces. There
19 Dec

Instantly Connect with Anyone…..Rapport!

Anyone! Yes, anyone!  I’ve now said “anyone” twice. Maybe three. First, a question: if you need to effectively communicate with people daily please nod right now.  That should be almost everyone, right? Now, nod again if you’ve ever communicated poorly. 
25 Jul

My list of failed bands….

And why you should come to the KBUT Kampout! The 2017 KBUT Kampout is coming up in a month and will once again be right around my birthday!  Last year I served as emcee and man-oh-man (and man-oh-woman, #equality) what
24 Jul

Me Like Microphones….

  And me good with words too I did a fun exercise at the Ibar Ranch with the audience this week. I asked everyone, in chorus, to yell one-word or phrase related to something they’re grateful for. It was a
07 Jun

Triumph and Tragedy: Hockey Life

Marrying truth with fiction… The ice rink of Gunnison, Colorado is home to many a triumph and many a tragedy.  Rec League hockey at it’s finest and the human animal at it’s worst.  Ice skating brings out the grace and
01 May

Running from Tony: Embracing Discomfort

Growth through embracing discomfort… I’ve had a wonderful winter back in the Gunnison Valley after 3+ years in Hawaii.  My time in Hawaii gave me many unique opportunities to embrace discomfort.   As a professional I progressively advanced my fundraising and
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