As I pen my 100th blog post, I read a fascinating statistic: 67% of people avoid trying new things due to fear. This fear, known as neophobia, is an extreme or irrational fear or dislike of anything unfamiliar, or new – what I classify as a “First.” First time I have heard the word neophobia. […]
As the world recently bid farewell to the legendary Charlie Munger, who passed away on November 28, 2023, at the age of 99, I found myself deeply engrossed in the program “Charlie Munger: A Life of Wit & Wisdom.” This program was not just a recounting of his professional achievements as a billionaire investor but
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I stumbled upon an article posted by a friend. The article was from the Harvard Business Review. The title of the article was… “How to strengthen your curiosity muscle.” I thanked my friend for sharing this article and commented… “I stumbled across the strengthening of my curiosity muscle in my “Leap Year of Firsts.” Curiosity
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As Thanksgiving approaches this year, I find myself reflecting on the tapestry of experiences that have colored my 65 years. Having reached the pinnacle of my career and achieved many of the goals I once dreamed of, I’m now in a unique season of life, where every day offers the opportunity for new firsts. Having
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As the sun rises on this day, I find myself nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the island where history, my ancestry, and the rhythm of the waves dance – Sicily. A breathtaking FIRST for me! Today, I’m reveling in the vibrant atmospheres of Syracuse, Catania, and Taormina, each city offering a unique
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I can’t remember where I read the words “Dreams over Fears” recently. But when I did, I made note of it because it is the essence of pursuing & doing Firsts. This was the motivation for setting out on my quest of “A Leap Year of Firsts.” It is the reason I continue to pursue
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I was the quintessential shy individual growing up, always lurking in the background, terrified of attention. But life had different plans. From working in, growing and then owning my own business, writing my first book “A Leap Year of Firsts” to enrolling in a Speaker’s Academy – I’ve changed. I now refer to myself and
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I’m excited to share that after years filled with technical challenges, setbacks, and a global pandemic, our new Shopify website is finally live! This journey has been extraordinary, especially as someone with a non-programming background. It’s a story about relying on others’ expertise, facing tough lessons, and never giving up on a vision. Our journey
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I’ve always been a fan of music – all types of music. I’m fascinated with the craft of songwriting. I have tried off and on to write a few – unsuccessfully. I’ve recently been a part of a number of business discussions on AI (Artificial Intelligence), which inspired this post of my first AI generated
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Three years ago, on this date I watched the movie Collateral Beauty for the first time in my life. This was during my Leap Year of Firsts. The world and I had just come through and were still dealing with the very challenging times of a worldwide pandemic created by COVID. I was always on
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