BJ The Crab Guru
In June our family knocked off a few more states in our motorhome that had eluded us for years even though they are close to our home. Racing from SLC, UT through the scorching Nevada heat, we made our way up the California coast, enjoying the Redwoods and chillier weather, before hitting the famous […]
You Never Know
Years ago, this very weekend, I was performing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at a party high above the harbor in a setting that is reserved for the rich and famous. The pink hue of stage lighting blinded me from knowing who was watching, as party goers walked by and didn’t seem to be […]
The Audience Hates Me
Here I am. Performing my guts out. Doing all I can to get a laugh, spark an emotion, beg a reaction. Nothin’. The audience hates me. I can tell. You know when you’ve got ’em. And wow, how you know when you don’t! These people hate me. But I’m going to keep giving, trying, […]
Rudy’s Promise: Mommy & Baby vs. Basketball
This past week one of my favorite players, a former Utah Jazz man and now 4-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, made a decision that confronts the very topic of this blog with precision: to what level do you keep The Promise? His partner, the inspiring and lovely Julia Bonilla, was […]
Stepping Down When It’s Best For The Team – The Promise of José Abreu
This week, former MVP baseball player, José Abreu, was sent down to the minor leagues. It may not seem like significant news to a casual observer, as baseball players go minors to majors and back to minors often. Here are articles with ESPN and Yahoo Sports. For a former 3-time All-Star and MVP, who […]
I Am Who I Am That is That
This past week I was reintroduced to this most powerful and uplifting song: “I Am Who I Am That is That”. It came on the heels of receiving another round of very hurtful comments, messages, and other difficult things people send me due to my writings, opinions on social media, and leadership roles across […]
The Never-Ending Thank You Gift
Not wanting to exaggerate the numbers, I believe I’ve done about 3 mentoring calls per week for the last 15 years with those looking to become a speaker, wanting advice on business, or hoping to make it in the entertainment life of showbiz. I enjoy most of these calls, and feel it important to […]
Your Daily Routine
For years I have worked to create a daily routine that starts off my day in the ideal ways of Promise-level living. You may already have yours down pat, for which I would like to know what you do, if you’re willing to comment below some of the secrets of your success. The more […]
The Promise to Neigh at Every Horse Statue
Have you ever found yourself alone in a park, it’s freezing cold, the sun setting, and you stumble upon one of the world’s largest horse statues? How wonderful! A horse statue over 2 stories high, since I’m a statue nut, this was extremely special to see. I also fancy horses, and the sounds they make, […]
The Copyright Claim
Monday I woke up, excited to have a great day, and head out the door to my speaking event. Quickly checking emails (famous last words), I was hit with the kind of message every small business owner dreads: Copyright Claim! Yes, an image on this very blog was copyright protected and I owed nearly […]