Life Lessons from Swimming
Growing up, swimming shaped my whole life. When you spend 40+ hours per week at the pool, how can it not? I don’t regret the long hours nor the wrinkled fingers nor swimming til I puked blood. And, I...
View ArticleReally?!
I’m not the biggest fan of Michael Phelps. Never have been. But, still a great, funny video:
View ArticleSuperbowl XILV
Post #500. Wow. Ok, now that that’s out of the way, onto talk of Superbowl commercials and my three favorites. The thing I found strange and interesting? Where was the paid search? The mobile calls to...
View ArticleThe Underdog
There are a few things you always have to believe in – love, impossible things and the underdog. Here’s to the underdog in all of us, here’s to the results not adding up and here’s to passion trumping...
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Super Commercials XLV
It’s that time of year again… Super Bowl XLV. The more things change, the more they stay the same. After seeing the commercials, I have to wonder, has advertising gone downhill or as consumers (and...
View ArticleUnforgettable Swims
Thanks to a Facebook ad. Yes, targeted advertising does work! I discovered Speedo’s Unforgettable Swims campaign. If you know me, then you know I love swimming, even though I don’t jump in the water as...
View ArticleThe Other Side of Swimming
Being able to create things like this in the midst of training for the 2012 London Olympics is just one more reason why I love swimming.
View ArticleWhy USA Lost in the London 2012 Olympics
Where to start with the 2012 Olympic Games? Not to be overshadowed, the feats of dedication, perservenrance and spirit shown by all the participating athletes was nothing short of amazing. Leading up...
View ArticleThe Best Commercial of the 2012 London Olympics
With every major televised event, there’s always that one brand with a stand out commercial. In 2008, it was Visa’s Go World. This year, for the 2012 Olympics, the below commercial from AT&T was my...
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#MakeItCount
What does it mean to you to #MakeItCount? In 2012, I stepped out of my confort zone, a great job, friends & city to follow my dreams. This year, I plan to Do More.
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How I Became a Nike Fan
I’ve blogged a few times about not being a Nike fan. While I love their commercials, I’ve never been impressed with their sports gear. But, this year, Nike has once, twice, three times won me over....
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Limitless Possibilities
The words “limitless possibilities” has popped up a lot lately. To me, it’s a fascinating concept that is difficult to master. What does “limitless possibilities” mean? I’m glad you asked, because here...
View ArticleEverything I Do in Business I Learned from Swimming
Growing up in Florida, swim team was a way of life for most children in my neighborhood. As the years progressed and I became more involved in swim team, more hours were spent in a pool and around my...
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Why Swimmers Rock in the Boardroom
I loved this post so much, I wanted to republish it here in its (almost) entirety. **** Original Post **** A blog post about five reasons employers should hire tennis players recently grabbed my...
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