Embracing Disappointment
Once after running around our apartment, I tripped and hit my head causing a large knot. My brother said, “You gained a knowledge bump! Now you know not to do that again.”
Girl Dad: A Firefly Story
I know the exact moment I graduated from being a father to being a Girl Dad. The date was June 27, 2001, three months after Victoria's 11th birthday.
Reading Shakespeare: A Firefly Story
Perhaps the most revelatory moment in Victoria’s reading life happened when she was seven. This was the day I knew Victoria was smarter than me.
The Drop Off: A Firefly Story
Once Kathleen passed away, I had one singular focus. How do I get Victoria, who was understandably crushed, to the steps of a college.
Why a Firefly?
My wife, Kathleen, created firefly moments. She had a knack for casually falling into conversation out of nowhere with complete strangers.
Success Attitudes
I have often been asked why I have been so lucky in my career. Here are some of the attitudes that I think helped make me an “opportunity magnet”.
Seven-Second Stories
After many years of cocktail parties and work functions full of small talk, I was determined to find a way to turn casual conversations into moments where I would be remembered.
