We Think We Have Time E268 07/22/2026
I came across a question that asked the Buddha, “What is the biggest mistake people make in life?” And his answer struck me. It was simple:
“They think they have time.”
The Kingdom of Doing E267 07/15/2026
Procrastination isn’t a gap, it’s what happens when our intentions don’t align with our actions. Let’s stop beating ourselves. It’s not that we are lazy. It’s not about that. It’s about, I guess, a fear or just waiting for this perfect moment that never actually comes.
Preservation Vs. Presence (E254) 04/08/2026
Because then there is the presence. That’s got nothing to do with the year you were born. Presence is about having the energy to listen to a new sound, new music, new songs, to start a new conversation,
Herb Alpert: The Legend, the Artist. the Philanthropist (E253) 04/01/2026
He’s 91 now, but he still plays with the fire of a 20-year-old. When he isn’t playing, he is a world-class painter and sculptor.
“East to West: The Musical Exile (E252) 03/25/2026
Music has the ability to break those chains just for a little bit. When you’re in a bad situation, or you feel completely stuck or in a bad mood, the right song can just come along and lift you up, break those chains, and transform you, at least for just a moment.
ROE (Return on Experience) (E251) 03/18/2026
The Value of a Moment I recently spent $500 on a concert ticket to see Rod Stewart. Now, a business person would look at that on paper and say, “That’s expensive”. But when Rod started singing a song that evoked a deep, visceral emotion—one that transported me back to a first love, a first kiss, or a first concert—time simply stopped.
The Smartphone Addiction (243) 01/14/2026
Nineteen years ago this week, Steve Jobs stood on a stage and promised to reinvent the phone.