The Power of Persistence

The Power of Persistence

I am calling seat 33C home for the next 10 hours. And lucky me! 33D has no passenger! The luxury of it all. How simple the pleasures when I remember not to want more than I have in the moment. This is a direct flight to Amsterdam and then another direct flight to...
Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Change the World.

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Change the World.

This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never...
The spark of inspiration and possibility

The spark of inspiration and possibility

In 35 years of owning cars I have rarely raised the hood. I’ve been to car shows and the hood is raised and men (predominately) are standing around looking at the engine. The only other time I see a raised hood with an audience happen is when there’s a...
Climbing 1000 Hills in Rwanda

Climbing 1000 Hills in Rwanda

I remember my second visit to Rwanda in 2006. I was here for a month alone and Itafari was less than one year old. Oh the possibilities – opportunities were boundless for what we could accomplish! By nature I am unconditionally optimistic. Then I met with a...
Money: You’re not the boss of me!

Money: You’re not the boss of me!

Money is a bossy mistress! Our relationship with money begins at our earliest development. I know money is just currency. I know it’s just a way to value my work. But I also know that it’s one of the most complicated relationships in my life. Can you...