Six months ago, I went to the dentist for a check up, filled up the gas tank, and then went to the market to pick up a few things. After that, I returned home to work on a new presentation for a client. No fireworks, no catastrophes, no uncertainty. Average days tend to blur. Fast-forward…
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Dr. Maya Angelou on Fear
Several years ago, my wife and business partner, Jocelyn, had the honor to interview the late Dr. Maya Angelou, respected poet laureate and author, about how she overcame fear and remained courageous and positive despite uncertainty. Below are highlights of their talk, which I think are as appropriate today as they were then. (Your legacy…
Success. T-R-Y. Success.
My 9-year old daughter recently competed in a Spelling Bee at her school. While I was driving home, it dawned on me that the lessons learned at a Spelling Bee are the same ones that we use to navigate through life.
Dr. Maya Angelou on Overcoming Fear: “Look at What You’ve Overcome Already.”
Dr. Maya Angelou is a highly respected poet laureate, and author of multiple books, including the classic I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. I was honored to talk to her several years ago about how she overcomes fear, and remains courageous and positive despite uncertainty. Below are the highlights of our talk. Dr. Angelou,…