I’d like to introduce you to Leroy, the barber. I had the pleasure of getting a haircut from Leroy the other day, and it ended up being an enlightening experience that I’d like to share with you. Not the haircut itself, of course… that was fine, but it was the conversation we had that really stuck with me. (more…)
I recently had the good fortune of being able to speak to a College Marketing & Sales class on one of my favourite topics: storytelling, and its value both within Marketing and beyond. It was a ton of fun… but what was really interesting about the experience was how it came about. (more…)
If you asked 10 different people to define excellence, you’d probably get 10 different answers. Here are a few of my takes based on my own personal experience and observations. (more…)
My wife and I have an audacious goal: to retire at the age of 50. It won’t be easy, and it definitely won’t happen without a bit of sacrifice. But how do you know when you’re financially ready for retirement? (more…)
I have family in Italy, and my wife and I are planning a trip to visit them later this year. It’ll be the first time in 20 years I’ve seen them, and it’s going to be an unreal time.
For some reason though, when we visit family abroad, it’s way easier to forget some of the common etiquette rules of staying as a house guest. If you’re staying for more than a couple days and don’t want to be that family member, make sure you consider these etiquette guidelines for your trip! (more…)
As the weather warms up, our minds slowly grind out of hibernation mode and into Spring Cleaning mode. We start to shift our focus from indoor renovations and improvements to outdoor… and for many, that includes landscaping. (more…)
I had the fortune of attending Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror exhibit recently, and it was truly a feast for the eyes. But it was also a feast for the mind, if you look more closely. (more…)
I remember where I was when I first learned about geocaching. The year was 2011, and I had just recently broken up with my girlfriend at the time. I was at my parents’ place, feeling crappy and watching some random travel shows, when one in particular caught my attention. (more…)
