Avoiding an early death. Seems like a goal everyone could embrace. The best part (one of my many favorite phrases)? To avoid an early death you just need to up your vacations! I wrote about the longitudinal research on vacation, and then I had the privilege of being interviewed on the topic. I hope you...Read More
It can be stressful being interviewed by a Forbes contributor. Having the interviewer be someone who actually endorsed my book, Don’t Die Waiting to Brave, made the experience better than I could have hoped. Kathy Caprino and I met many years ago through the publisher, Berrett-Koehler. Our paths had not crossed since 2015. We share...Read More
I have been contemplating submitting a proposal for a TEDx talk to be held in Las Vegas in December. I am not sure I will yet, but in doing some research I came across this TED talk I felt was worth sharing. A good thought — and I could see this as an inspirational project...Read More
When I created the Random Acts of Kindle Kindness to celebrate the one year anniversary of the events that became Don’t Die with Your Song Unsung, I had some strategic goals for the book and the campaign. I did not achieve those goals. Instead, the campaign is achieving goals I could never have planned to achieve —...Read More
As August, 2012 comes to a close with the light of a Blue Moon, I wanted to re-post this offer that expires this Monday. Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day Weekend. If your travels take you to Queens, NY Resorts World New York, Gary Russo will be performing free at the 360 Bar, Sunday...Read More
Nothing like instant gratification to inspire me to keep moving forward. That is particularly true when it seems like I am investing more time walking into a wind storm than being lifted by a wind at my back. Last night I received this message from the person who got her copy of Don’t Die at...Read More
February, and especially Valentine’s day, is dedicated to honoring love. Usually showing love in February means getting or giving a gift to someone you love. I was fortunate to receive many gifts of love this February – most of them were not tangible. One, however, was edible, Maureen’s GourmetPepper Jam. The jam was a gift...Read More
Gary Russo, a construction-worker-turned-singing-sensation, releases Don’t Die with Your Song Unsung, a small book that translates his remarkable story into inspiration for every worker who feels stuck in a job and unable to pursue personal dreams. NEW YORK, New York – November 7, 2011: Blue-collar worker Gary Russo literally rose above the noise and heat...Read More
Tis’ the Season…I will not comment on my feeling about the commericalization of the season we are entering. Instead, I will focus on a great habit that has come from this season and how to use it move forward with your life goals. The habit I am referring to is the making of lists. During...Read More
This week I set an ambitious goal. I wanted my newest book, Don’t Die with YourSong Unsung, with Gary Russo, to make the top of the Amazon chart in self-help book sales. I set a goal. I asked for help. The help and love showed up from all over the place. The goal was not...Read More
