My grandpa's in my head most days. He died some years back. I have a lot to say in relation to how awesome he was but it would get to be a bit much and it's not the purpose of this post. Suffice to say, everyone loved him. He was a naturally happy … [Read more...]

This is what Arnold told Lou Ferrigno, his chief competition at one of the Olympias, in the movie "Pumping Iron." He was psyching out Big Lou, prior to the actual competition. He was doing whatever it took to cement his victory beforehand. But he … [Read more...]

It was extremely hard to overcome my addictions. And even harder to overcome bipolar disorder in the way that I did, with no meds. But in many ways, the hardest thing I've had to face is being a family man Two simple reasons, really: I … [Read more...]

I learned one of my very most important lessons from Samuel L Jackson, he of "Pulp Fiction" fame. Oh, I know he's been in a hundred things before and since but Pulp Fiction's the one that ranks above all others. (Geez, how I adore that … [Read more...]

The Marines was an incredible period in my life, both for the better and for the worse. There is a built-in intensity to being a Marine Gen. Chesty Puller gave a face to that intensity and is famous for for a quote he made during a … [Read more...]

There's a saying: It's a fine line between madness and genius. This applies to most creative types The artists, musicians, writers, philosophers, architects, rebels, engineers... anyone who has game changing ideas, really. When you look … [Read more...]

Ever hear the phrase "Careful what you wish for. You just might get it."? Well, this particular mentor gave me ample opportunities to test that theory to the max, in ways both good and bad. This series of lessons really pertains to the power … [Read more...]

No. Never listened to Dylan, other than the radio. Although, I did see him open for the Grateful Dead a few months before Jerry died and that whole experience was over. Great show. Didn't like the Dead either. But great shows! (You had to … [Read more...]

Robert Kiyosaki came my way during one of the lowest, most stressful points of my life. I was literally losing my sanity...again But this time the stakes were higher. I was a family, no longer just a sad individual. I'd become a mechanic in … [Read more...]

Due to the nature of my life, I've had dozens of jobs and been involved in dozens of non-work projects. Huge projects at times. I have been exposed to every type of personality imaginable, in many more types of situations than the average bear. … [Read more...]