I like black licorice. Cue the gag reflex in some people. The way people respond to me when they notice I’m nibbling on black licorice is a good illustration of the kind of people you and I need or the kind of people we don’t need in our lives. More on licorice in a moment...Read More

Did you make your bed today? That’s the question Admiral William H. McRaven wanted the graduates of the University of Texas at Austin to ask themselves every day as their first step in changing the world. It’s a humorous but provocative question, because it instantly forces us to consider the state of order in our...Read More

If you would have asked me 12 months ago, “How are you doing physically?” I would have fumbled about for an answer. To be honest, I’m glad that no one actually asked me that question. But, looking back, if I had answered honestly, I would have said, “Not great.” The condition of my body at...Read More

How are you? That’s it. That’s the test. We’re asked that question frequently, in many ways and forms. Today’s version might be “What’s up?” or “How’s it going?” or “Sup?”. Around the world it is a simple way to gauge a person’s well-being. ¿Cómo estás? Wie geht’s? Jambo habari? So, Sup? How would you describe...Read More