Allow me to introduce you to my nephew, Jordan Benker. I know him as Jordy, and he is a very talented young musician. Why am I writing about Jordan today? Obviously, I care about him and I want to see him succeed. But I've got another angle. This past week I observed something very interesting happening with Jordan while following his Facebook posts. There was a discussion saying that his name trended worldwide on Twitter... Continue Reading

It doesn't seem that long ago that forty-eight people made the journey to Denver for our exclusive 3-day live seminar, Elevate. For those three days, our guests had the privilege of learning how to build a successful online business from me and my team. It was a top-notch event packed with first-rate content. We've received nothing but high praise for providing people with the keys for creating a legitimate online business. From defining your perfect... Continue Reading

My name is Garrett. I live in a fantasy world that is a cross between a Victorian society and the Middle Ages, with a dose of Steampunk technology tossed in for good measure. You don't see me because I operate out of the shadows. I stealthily make my way in and out of places and across the rooftops of the city, making off with treasure and whatever goods I can find. The only evidence you... Continue Reading

Once upon a time I said that I would never get a tattoo on my body. I didn't object to others getting one. They just weren't for me. Besides I'm allergic to pain. I break out in screaming. That's why no one was more surprised than I when the idea came to me just a little over a month ago. I was making my "bucket list" and the idea of having a tattoo suddenly seemed... Continue Reading

Failure. The word is laced with negative connotations. That's why I think failure gets a bum rap. Failing at something is not necessarily a bad thing. It just means you are trying. And it means you have found a way to not succeed. Thomas Edison went through thousands of experiments before his first lightbulb was illuminated. Ben Franklin is quoted as stating, "I didn't fail the test, I just found one hundred ways to do... Continue Reading

I wasn't always a fan of roller coasters. When I was a little boy they terrified me. I think my mother took me on one and in my mind that would be the last time I would ever ride one. I remember seeing Space Mountain at Walt Disney World and thinking to myself "no way!" Sometime around fifteen years old that changed. I was at Marriott's Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, with my best friend... Continue Reading

Experts say that you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. I believe they are probably correct, but I have a really hard time adjusting my eating habits that much. I'm more likely to skip breakfast altogether, eat a decent lunch and pig out for dinner. I'm also likely to have a mid-afternoon snack to satisfy my sweet tooth. That has all changed. For the past six... Continue Reading

Earlier this year I attended Book Expo America in New York City. I had the opportunity of doing a book signing for the release of Twitter Power 2.0. I had the opportunity to walk the expo floor and encountered a number of interesting vendors. One of the more interesting booths had absolutely nothing to do with books. But it caught my eye just the same. The guy at the booth was playing with a handful... Continue Reading

In this episode of Project Fit, I paid a visit to my alternative medicine doctor to get a second opinion on what I needed to do to become more healthy. We discussed a number of things, including the foods I eat, my exercise plan and my cholesterol levels. According to the American Cancer Society all men should be regularly checked for signs of prostate cancer at the age of fifty. I'm not fifty yet, but... Continue Reading

Wednesdays at our office is IntaJuice day. Everyone gets their choice of healthy fresh fruit or veggie juice. Since I am on a course to a healthier me, my assistant told me I should try a wheatgrass shot. After some resistance, I decided I would give it a go. I then pressured Dan into doing the shot with me. He really didn't want to do it, but he's a good sport. Continue Reading

I'm just entering week #3 of Project Fit. Last week, I had blood drawn at my doctor's office. I have received the results of the labwork and am ready to share the results with you. What will be cholesterol be? How about my red blood count? And what about the dreaded triglycerides? Watch this video to find out... Continue Reading

I collect old computer software. In fact, I've got a room in my basement that is packed with old games and applications... mostly games. It's also where I keep my treadmill, the only piece of exercise equipment that has been used again and again. As part of Project Fit, I want to show you where I exercise when the weather is bad. Take a tour of my exercise room and see some very cool old... Continue Reading

Over the years I have tried a number of meal replacement drinks. I remember trying Aloe as a supplement back when Herbalife was new. Yuck. Couldn't stand the stuff. Then there was the protein drinks. Just mix with milk or water and its supposed to taste like a shake. Blech. Not so much. Of course, there are those who preach the "green" drinks. Why not swig a healthy helping of veggies for breakfast? Ick. Seriously... Continue Reading

Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. Those are the the five rules of dodgeball according to Patches O'Houlihan. But if you've ever played a Prince of Persia game, you may find those same rules apply. I never cared much for the original Prince of Persia side-scrollers made famous on the Apple IIe computer. (Though I DO have a copy of the original in my collection!) A failed attempt to go 3D by RedOrb in 1999... Continue Reading