Keynote Speaker, Author & Reinvention Architect
You’ve got big dreams and goals completely outside your career. They’re the dreams and goals that light you up inside and terrify you simultaneously. You’re finally going to write your novel, become an artist, or maybe master the craft of Japanese woodworking. All of which are firmly on the other side of your comfort zone. When…
We like to put things, especially people, in boxes. We like to slap a label on that box and “know” what that person is. Notice I said what, not who. “What” is easy. “Who” involves a deeper level of understanding most people aren’t willing to explore. They’re either afraid to confront their own humanity or…
I beat myself up for the choices that landed me in prison. I verbally thrashed myself with the cruel viciousness that only comes when you know your target so well. I knew the mental buttons to push and what would inflict the most pain. I even punched myself and whipped myself with a belt. Because…
“This thorn in my side This thorn in my side is from the tree This thorn in my side is from the tree I’ve planted” “Bleeding Me,” Metallica (inspired by Lord Byron) Here are 2 things about this song lyric: 1. This is one of the most underrated Metallica songs ever. It’s brilliant; I prefer…
Dear Craig, I would say, “I hope this letter finds you well,” but I already know how it finds you. I know better than anyone else on the planet ever could. How? Because I’m you, only 12 years in the future; we’re currently 50, with 51 approaching faster than we want in a few months. Why am…
On April 10th, 1996, Alice in Chains recorded a live album for MTV Unplugged. Not only was their performance one of the best in the Unplugged series, but some rock critics (Metal Hammer) also claim it to be the greatest live rock album ever recorded. Alice in Chains didn’t lose their heaviness or signature sound…