Category: Personal

I’m an avid fan of F1 and IndyCar motorsports. When I’m not in front of the computer, you’ll often find me enjoying a nice whiskey with a cigar. These posts are about the things that recharge me.

  • Selling WP101: From solopreneur to team player

    Selling WP101: From solopreneur to team player

    Today, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve sold my company, WP101®, to join the team at Motivations AI led by my close friend, Chris Lema. Decisions like this are never made lightly, and come with the full range of emotions. But it’s also been a long time coming.

  • Our Indy 500 “Bucket List” Trip

    Our Indy 500 “Bucket List” Trip

    Kay and I had the privilege of attending the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 along with a handful of our friends, thanks to the incredible generosity of our good friend, Chris Lema.

  • 5 relationship principles to resolve conflicts before they happen.

    5 relationship principles to resolve conflicts before they happen.

    In a perfect world, a handshake and a verbal agreement would be all two people need to get along. Sadly, we’ve all experienced the devastating effects of miscommunication. When we find ourselves in conflict with a spouse, friend, or colleague, our natural tendency is to fall into one of two patterns: fight or flight. But…

  • How to Avoid Burnout (7 things I wish someone had told me)

    How to Avoid Burnout (7 things I wish someone had told me)

    Years ago, my wife and I helped create a citywide art contest for high school students. But after 10 years, we had become completely burned out. Hopefully, these 7 lessons will help you avoid burnout and continue doing work that you’re passionate about for years to come.

  • Ditch your five-year plan. Learn to follow the cairns instead.

    Ditch your five-year plan. Learn to follow the cairns instead.

    Cairns are tiny piles of rocks that are left by folks who have been on the trail before us. Those cairns, though silent, hold a valuable life lesson for us all. Learn to follow the cairns.

  • Honored for a Decade of Serving High School Artists

    Honored for a Decade of Serving High School Artists

    Kay and I were recognized for a decade of service to Houston Area high school artists during the 9th Annual Culture Shapers Visual Arts Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th, 2008.