If you truly want it, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse. Desire isn’t measured by speeches, it’s measured by effort. Don’t build the habit of making excuses. It becomes a character flaw. Over time, people stop trusting you and when trust walks out the door, opportunity jumps out the window. […]

Lucerne Watch Week, held this year at the Ayala Museum — a fitting venue, since horology and history have always belonged in the same room. My interest in timepieces has always been beyond owning a beautiful piece. It’s about understanding the story behind it — the centuries of craftsmanship, the small mechanical decisions that took […]

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Most success in life isn’t drama, fireworks, or secret formulas. It’s simply putting yourself in the position where good things are more likely to happen: be reliable. Avoid drama. Help others win. Take care of your body and mind. Live below your means. Treat your work as if it matters. Protect your relationships. Simple? Yes. […]

Knowing about something and truly knowing something are two very different things. One sounds impressive at dinner, in short reels, quick clips, and polished stories. The other holds up when the pressure is on. Surface knowledge gets you into the conversation. Real knowledge keeps you in it. Do not confuse familiarity with mastery. The world […]

SUNDAY MEDITATION Wonder why riches, fame, and every shiny new object never quite satisfy? The search never ends, it just moves to the next thing. St. Augustine wrestled with this and after chasing pleasure and applause with everything he had. His conclusion: The heart is restless until it finds its rest in God. Riches. Fame. […]

Had a great time talking about entrepreneurship, finance and just many other things under the sun. Thank you Joe for for having me.

Our loved ones should not need an appointment to experience our presence. Traveling all over the place this reminder resonates with me. It is easy to give your best energy to strangers and arrive home with whatever is left. Presence is not about geography. You can be in the same room and be a thousand […]

Wellness is not just physical. It is mental too. Your mind needs nutrition. So guard what you consume, not only on your plate, but also on your screen. Some content is junk food with better lighting. It may look attractive, entertaining, and harmless, but it can be totally unhealthy for the soul. Choose what feeds […]