I have always believed that love prevails over all. In my first marriage, I was married to a Persian woman. According to her family and culture, it was not meant to be and yet somehow we made it happen. Her parents had very high standards for the person she would marry and I can’t […]
It is impossible to reinvent yourself alone. Steph Curry, one of the most underrated young players who went on to become a 4-time NBA World Champion, had this to say about pursuing his dreams to become an NBA player against all the odds: “I think about what [my teammates at Davidson College] all meant to […]
Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Prioritizing Health and Relationships for Success Hustle culture tells us that there’s no time to rest, sleep, or do anything but work. While I do agree that doing something that matters to you, often takes very hard work, it doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, […]
In this blog post, I explore how goals might actually distract you from success and where you should place your focus instead. I apply this to relationships, careers, education, and sports.
A couple of weeks ago I had a great conversation with a friend about finding the clarity to see new opportunities. Thinking back to when I made my decision to leave my corporate career, I really could not have ever imagined the journey that I have been on for the last four years. Although I […]
The answer to this question is really quite simple: Just Show Up. Well, there’s a little more to it than that. You need to be prepared and proactive. Creating luck is all about putting yourself in the right places, at the right times, and doing the right things. This means accepting that invitation to join […]
I just got home from watching an advanced screening of “The Way” (@theWaytheMovie) by Emilio Estevez, starring Martin Sheen. The movie, which opens this Friday, October 7, highlights the journey of Martin Sheen’s character through parts of Spain in his attempt to realize his son’s goal. His son, played by Emilio Estevez, died while beginning […]