Choose not to be a victim.
Since the beginning of this blog, most of the entries have been focused around themes on living honorably… making life happen… Not being a victim… Not wasting talent… Not wasting opportunity… themes all interwoven with …
“Not by might, nor by power…”
I live in a small village in the mountains of the south of France, 20 minutes from both Nice and Cannes called “Le Rouret.”
The villa we rent is at the very top of this mountain village, and 200 meters …
40 days and 40 nights fasting and prayer…
Last week, I completed my 3rd “40 days and 40 nights” water fast.
This is my 2nd 40 day strict water fast in 2020 … (I did a 41 day fast from …
be a shining light in the storm
A few days ago, Jack Dorsey, the ceo of twitter announced that he was giving $1 billion, 28% of his personal wealth to people being impacted by covid-19.
Jack’s $1 billion gift was not mentioned in any headline news on …
embrace the struggle.
…Over the past 18 months, I have come to understand that a lot can be won from losing — It just depends on perspective.
Even though (in fact) my glass was tipped over on its side, broken into tiny pieces, …
The struggle is the breakthrough
Last week’s post, “Choose Not To Be A Victim” probably surprised most people who know me.
I embraced what I once would have considered public humiliation — admitting to the world that I failed.
Regretfully there are clients, ex-employees and …
be careful of the man who looks like a terrorist?
I want to state from the very beginning that this post is not about religion.
Since I am an American who lives and works in the Middle East for 10+ years — I have friends who are Muslim from what …
going to Yemen for the weekend — taking the road less traveled.
One of the coolest adventures of my life was a few years ago when I went to Yemen for an adventurous weekend.
I am reposting the blog I did on that trip because (recently) we have several Yemeni clients for …
“40 days and 40 nights water fast challenge” achieved and completed.
On day 33 of my 40 days and 40-nights water fast challenge… I was flying to Cairo with Giovanna, my 14-year-old daughter.
For some reason, I went through a period of two to three days of severe insomnia … and …
taking a taxi from Beirut to Damascus…
Something I don’t discuss much in my blog is business.
Instead of discussing Naseba, I try to use situations and adventures I experience whether as a businessman or individual to encourage reflection, not just for myself, but ideally employees …