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Standing Above the Arizona

When I was 18, I spoke at a Key Club event on Honolulu. I remained on the island for a few more days, doing a variety of tourist activities. On one of the days, we ventured to Pearl Harbor and out to the Arizona Memorial. I remember it being a beautiful day. I remember really […]
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Sometimes Life is Just Beautiful

I’ve spent today trying to return to normalcy after an incredible weekend with my family in Pasadena. My cousin, Debbie, married her awesome husband, Jason, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. It was a wonderful gathering of all of my cousins on my mom’s side, most of their spouses and kids (a few couldn’t make the […]
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12.02.12 Friday Finish

Can you believe it’s already December? Wow, this year has flown by fast. I’m really excited about this month. Later tonight I head into Pasadena to celebrate my cousin’s wedding tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to the time with my extended family. I hope you’re enjoying your December as well. I really want to encourage […]
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1 More Minute

Since my speaking schedule has slowed down for the holidays, I’m spending most of December in California visiting family, friends, and my girlfriend (who relocated to San Diego in June). I recognized that while I did better this year, my fall fitness was once again lacking–it remains tough to do with the hotel gym schedule […]
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Advent Conspiracy

Just over a week ago, before my speaking engagement in New York, I had the chance to see a good friend of mine present the Advent Conspiracy to his church. Wait–did I just say “church” and Advent “Conspiracy?” Yes, I did. Keep on reading, even if you are one of my many non-Christian readers. And […]
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Friday Finish 11.25.11

My belly is super full from a great Thanksgiving spent with my girlfriend’s family. I hope you enjoyed your feast as well. As you digest your food, check out some of my blog entries from the past two weeks (travel kept me away from posting last Friday), and some WONDERFUL entries from other authors. On […]
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Wait For It… (Community Style)

I’m a big fan of the television show, Community. I’ll admit I waited to hear the buzz from season 1 before I started viewing the DVDs and watching season 2 in real time, but I’m so glad that I did. I don’t think there is anything else like it on TV. It’s consistently creative in […]
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The Pursuit of the Present

So I just finished my last business trip of the year and also requalified for my 1K status on United in the process. This year was unique as I qualified via segments (over 120 flights) and miles (over 100,000) flown since January. For me, it’s a good thing as my higher status on the airline […]
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Cuz It’s Worth It

The latest Marcel the Shell with Shoes On video was just released on YouTube. The first video received a great deal of acclaim and was even a selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. I loved the first video, watching it more times than I could count. The second is also wonderful, but it’s the last […]
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