Salt Lake City Marathon: I'm Alive
In 2009 I ran a half marathon in Provo, UT. It was a fantastic challenge. In 2010 I competed in a triathlon relay with my family. This year I ran a marathon. I think I might be done with running challenges for a little while. I’m a runner and will always run but I don’t…
Read MoreA Great Business Book or App by John Eckberg
A wonderful author and friend of mine has published a new book which gives great insight and inspiration to leaders and business people everywhere. “Pot of Gold: Business Book Nuggets for Leadership, Work and Career” by John Eckberg is a collection of business book excerpts. John has had an amazing life interviewing business success stories across…
Read MoreHow You Lose Fans and Followers on Facebook & Twitter
I subscribe to the blog of Matt McGee, a search engine optimization expert of keeps a great blog for small business owners. Today I stumbled upon some research that he shared a little while ago about the reasons why consumers unfollow and unlike businesses on Twitter and Facebook. I think this is very insightful information.…
Read MoreThe Four Cycles of Reaching Your Goal
What Does 4 Laps Have to do With Goal Setting? In high school I learned about goal setting when I ran distance races in track and field. My favorite was the mile (technically 1600 meter) race. A standard American track is 400 meters around which makes the 1600 meter race exactly 4 laps. There is…
Read MoreWhat Would (Insert Your Name Here) Do
About 3 weeks ago I hit a wall in my marathon training. I was beating up my body trying to run greater distances each night and I didn’t seem to be able to push the 10 mile mark. I needed help. I thought to myself: What would Donald Trump do? Hire the most elite nutrition…
Read MoreThe Oasis Within
I follow the writings of a philosopher named Tom Morris. He is the author of several great books and he writes occasionally for the Huffington Post. His wisdom is bread to my soul and this is an example of a short story of wisdom he recently shared. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-morris/the-oasis-within_b_819491.html Jacob Paulsen
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Gravitar… Avatars: Why Your Picture Doesn't Show Up Next To Comments
Avatars & Gravatar Quick Tip for my readers today about gravatar. When you comment on other people's blogs you may wonder how you can get your picture to show up next to your comment; as it does in the case of many others. Within blogs on blogspot.com those images come from each individual's Google profile…
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