Archive for the Category - General

The Long Walk To Freedom

I recently returned from South Africa where I had one of the most amazing weeks of my life. I was invited to speak in South Africa by the Mandela Rhodes Foundation for Leadership, which is an organization that was created a decade ago by Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton, in concert with the […]

Do You Know The Difference Between A Bandit And A Criminal?

Do you know the difference between a bandit and a common criminal? Why is it we love bandits, but fear and are repulsed by criminals? Why do bandits capture our imaginations, but criminals are shunned by society? I think the answer lies in the power of authenticity. One of my favorite bandits is one of […]

Dreams Coming True

I wanted to take a moment to thank you. If you are reading this it is because you took the time to see my movie People v. The State of Illusion, or read my book Stepping Up To A Life of Vision, Passion and Authentic Power, or attend one of my training programs or speaking […]

The Difference Between Good And Great

Have you ever wondered why the best players in golf, the top players in the world, have golf coaches that in most cases are not even good enough themselves to play on the PGA tour? I have. So I looked into it a bit further and found some startling statistics. Did you know that the […]

Lacking Passion? Here’s How To Find It

One of the most common questions I get when speaking at a conference or film event is, how can I feel passionate about life, when I don’t even know what my passions are? Many people experience these feelings and feel lost in life as a result. I know I once felt that way and this […]

A View Of Life From 100,000 Feet

I learned the importance of seeing the bigger picture many years ago as a young trial lawyer working in Southern California. When I began my legal career I was taught the art and science of cross examination by the senior partners at the huge law firm where I worked, and I quickly learned how to […]

Scientific American Weighs In On People V. The State Of Illusion:

People V. The State of Illusion, a new docudrama from Samuel Goldwyn Films, is a mixture of fiction and brain science that, despite these awkward bedfellows, was compelling enough to keep me up late on a Friday night. Although most of the well-worn findings parroted by the movie’s parade of experts were not new to me, […]

A $40.00 Glass Of Lemonade

Have you ever purchased a $40.00 glass of lemonade? A friend of mine recently did, and when he told me the story, I learned a valuable lesson from the ten year old girl who sold it to him. Turns out my friend went out for a run, enjoying the beautiful weather in Arizona. Towards the […]

Upcoming Events You Don’t Want To Miss!

For those of you interested in taking your experience and learning in life to a deeper and more meaningful place, you have the opportunity to do so in the next six weeks.  Here are a number of events designed to elevate your awareness, provide you with deeper insights into yourself, and inspire you.  I encourage […]

People V. The State Of Illusion Debuts At #1 Over The Weekend!

People v. The State of Illusion made its theatrical debut last weekend, and audiences flocked to its opening.  With big number all weekend, Harkins announced that the film was #1 at Camelview in Scottsdale, one of the top independent theaters in the country.  The film significantly outperformed Higher Ground, Senna, and The Guard also playing at the theater.  Due to […]