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Back in 2018, I was in a program called Strategic Coach. The learning was off the charts. One of my favorite takeaways came from three little words, and despite their size, their impact was big. Here they are: "Who, not how." The concept is simple. You don't have to know how to do everything; you … Continue reading Who, not how…

A very common refrain for those in the business of speaking is - “leave them wanting more.” Translation, the best speeches are ccd and leave the audience wanting more instead of wanting it to end. This is also true for you. Looking back on my learning from France IV, I’m taken aback by the simplicity … Continue reading Leave yourself wanting this…

The road ahead we see only narrowly. We think we see the whole picture. If only we knew… Every OPUS begins with a dream. It’s got to be big too. We cannot know the exact route to the top, we’ve just got to have clarity it’s worth the climb. There will be obstacles in our … Continue reading The road…

Miss and I are departing France this morning. Been here since July 11th and it’s time to move on. Ever notice how departures stir emotions, friend? For me, most departures bring about a sense of gratitude coupled with loss. Not sure when, if ever, we’ll return to this part of France. It’s been a great … Continue reading Departures…

Last night, Miss and I celebrated 42 years of marriage. It’s been real, hard, opus learning how to love while growing up together. We met at age 17 and 21. Separated by a 3 years and 3 months exactly. We married on July 24, 1982. Big hair and big dreams. Here we are living them … Continue reading 42…

The picture above is Missi’s favorite dish she’s had all month in Europe. There was no meat, very little cheese, and consistently mostly of the flowering bud of a zucchini. The magic was in the hands of the creative chef who composed the ingredients in just the right way to bring magical flavors out of … Continue reading Simple ingredients…

Two days ago we were waiting for our flight to depart Geneva and head to the south of France. We never departed. Flight canceled due to the tech outage you all heard about. So, we said good morning sunshine from the shores of Lake Geneva instead. Good. No flights available the following day, so we … Continue reading Good…

This 8 day cycling adventure was humbling and enlightening. The mind and body are not what they once were. Been in denial (mostly been a good thing too). The first day was the worst day. Never felt that badly on a bike, even counting my heart attack ride. My turning left did not feel like … Continue reading Looking back and dreaming ahead…