Book Review: Screw It Let’s Do It

January 3, 2012

I was very excited to read this book by Richard Branson.  I thought this was going to be a very good book based off of  all of the success Richard Branson has accomplished at Virgin in various areas like: music, mobile phones, money, lifestyle, airlines, etc.

Unfortunately I was wrong.

The book was ok, but it wasn’t great.

Sure it had a lot of very good stories about his mum, and his near death experiences traveling by balloon over the ocean, but I was expecting more.  Why I expected more, maybe based off of the title.  I thought after reading this book I would be inspired to “do something.”  I wasn’t.

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Finisher

January 2, 2012

Yesterday I participated in the Team Ortho Polar Dash.  At some point I would like to do a half marathon, but on this day I completed the 5K.  It wasn’t my fastest 5K time, but it was the first I had run outside in January (in Minnesota).

If you are looking for a race to run, I would strongly recommend any of the Team Ortho events.  They are all very well organized.  They also always have great volunteers helping with the registration, packet pick-up, race day questions and the list goes on and on.

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Favorite Christmas Gift

12.31.2011 0 comments

My family and I went to church for Christmas.  During the sermon the pastor asked each one of us to think of our favorite Christmas gift we have received.  Honestly I know my parents gave me some pretty cool gifts as I was growing up, but as I grow older I don’t remember too many [...]

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A Great Deal

12.30.2011 0 comments

Gentlemen – if you need a new suit, shirt or a new pair of jeans I strongly recommend stopping by the Men’s Wearhouse before Tuesday.  The Men’s Wearhouse has been running a “buy one, get one free” sale for the last few weeks. In the past I have bought quite a few dress shirts and [...]

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STOP

12.22.2011 0 comments

I stumbled upon this article yesterday, 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. Honestly all of the things on the list were things everyone has seen before.  Having said that it was a very good list to think about and take action on.  I especially liked: #12 – Stop thinking you’re not ready #15 – Stop [...]

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Inspirational Manifestos

12.21.2011 0 comments

Do you have a manifesto?  I guess when I think of the word, “manifesto,” I have the image of Tom Cruise leaving his office after being fired with a box in one hand and a fish in the other from the movie, “Jerry Maguire.” Will you start a manifesto in the next few days?  Will [...]

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Great Book to Read During Your Holiday Vacation

12.20.2011 0 comments

If you are looking for a book to kick start your new year I would recommend, “The Flinch.”  It is written by Julien Smith, who also co-authored Trust Agents along with Chris Brogan. “The Flinch” will get you motivated to look at your New Year’s resolutions a few days early.  It gives you action steps [...]

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Only A Few Days Left…

12.19.2011 0 comments

I am not here to judge. But I am here to help.  If you are still looking to buy some on-line presents for the holidays check out this article from cNet regarding a few on-line retailers deadlines: Christmas 2011 online shopping deadlines photo by myretailmedia on flickr

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