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7 Ways to Live Your Brand
“Brand” a marketing term used to categorize us and convey a specific message. It’s not who we are. It’s the perception of who we are and like beauty, it’s in the eyes of the beholder. As a child, my dad told me Del Monte meant “kill the farmer.” Obviously he was feeling squeezed by a [...]
The Call
May has always been a favorite month for the extraordinary energy it delivers. The unstoppable power of nature is evident all around as tender shoots push through the earth after a winter of germination, seeking light, reaching and opening to the sun. Along with this energy comes lessons, for without them growth is not possible. [...]
Cultivate Courage One Day At a Time
Ten years ago, I set off on a journey to parts unknown. A 25-year marriage had ended, a long-term career was coming to a close and I was about to embark on a 2-month solo motorcycle odyssey. In front of me lay a blank slate of opportunity and adventure. I knew not what awaited [...]
The Invitation
Yesterday my dear friend Joan Krenning read this poem to me. It was something that had touched her years ago, and was exactly what I needed in dealing with a day and week of challenges and life lessons. But they pale, in fact, they’re non-existent when I look at the love that envelopes me on [...]
9 Personal Branding Tips
Learn personal branding tips from the experts. Manufacturers go to great lengths to establish, protect and strengthen their image. This extends to how and where logos are shown, corporate colors, the type of people they hire and the activities they support. Merely being a rider brands you as an adventurer, risk taker, fun lover [...]
A Red Shirt, Courage and a Cat
Today is Friday. That means I’m wearing a red shirt to honor those who have served to protect our rights and freedom. They’ve also sacrificed to protect the lives of others in countries far removed from our own. Most of their work is unseen by us — duties that put them in peril and [...]
Meet Lady Road Dog and the Freedom Ride
Today is Good Friday, one of the holiest days of the year for 2.2 billion Christians; It seems a fitting setting to introduce you to Joan Krenning, aka Lady Road Dog and The Freedom Ride, the personal, inspired mission she has embarked on. What’s the connection? Christians represent approximately 32% of the world’s [...]
3 Teens Who Helped Change the World
Each of us has the power to effect change. A simple act of kindness can travel around the world. It doesn’t matter what our age or circumstance. It’s particularly touching when youth show strength and leadership. These inspiring role models show that it doesn’t take grandiose acts to make a difference. Merely doing your [...]
10 Essentials of Daily Practice
The air at this time of year is heavy with advice, resolutions, predictions and daily intelligence for how to live a successful life. While I like to reflect, review and reassess at this time of year, I also rebel at resolutions. I’ve tried but it’s futile. I don’t make it through the first day and [...]
Unshackled: Marcy Field’s Journey
Today Alberta’s Marcy Field arrives in Miramichi, New Brunswick on her Unshackled Tour, capping off a 14-day cross-Canada ride and fulfilling a goal to make a difference. Both concepts were created to celebrate a milestone birthday — her 60th. Marcy’s not the first person to tackle a solo 4,636 km (2,880 miles) motorcycle ride and [...]
