“Every road on our journey isn’t direct, fast, easy, or clear. Our progress is not defined by the path we take; but, it is defined by our commitment to be on the right path.” I share the analogy with many here in Phoenix, that the fastest road to LA is Interstate 10. Generally speaking, hopping on Interstate 10 here in Phoenix will put you somewhere near the beaches of LA in a little over five hours. You may find...

“No matter how dark the present appears, I choose to live for the promise of the future and to celebrate the opportunities created through my passion and my gifts.” This was the very first quote generated from the very first of the 100Pedals rides back on January 1, 2011. I thought about this quote a great deal. I reference it in one of the chapter’s in my upcoming book, as well. This is the quote that inspires,...

“We can’t live in front of the mirror, we live in the world — spend your time where you can serve others the most.” Every one of us takes a moment, or longer, every day looking in the mirror. We rely on our mirror to provide us a preview before we head out the door. While looking in the mirror we also take a moment to critique or evaluate ourselves. These are usually judgmental assessments regarding style,...

Ah yes, the unique power and influence of a fortune cookie. Every once in awhile I will get one that gets my attention. The photo is from the latest of those incredibly insightful, well-timed fortune cookies. I have always been a huge believer that a focused effort delivers desired outcomes. Put your head down, plow forward, stay focused and committed — you will get there. Even though I initially felt that much of my original...

“Embrace everyday as an opportunity to celebrate, learn, grow, and love – live positively and trust the outcome.” Coming off the high of my most recent speaking engagement in Germany, I have been tempted to figure out a way to make that happen again. Once I remind myself how indirectly that success came to me, I adjust my mindset. I have every intention of living that incredible experience again. I simply need to remind myself that...

“Who we are has already been defined; how we live, share, and embrace it is the breakthrough on our journey.” How many times have you half-jokingly said to someone, “I am trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up“? Why become anything? Why not be the best you that you can be? Everything that you need “to be” already exists within you. You have already been blessed with unique gifts, skills, talents, and abilities....