by Mike | Jun 22, 2016 | John Wooden
Prologue (4.3) “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best you are capable of becoming.” Coach John Wooden I love basketball. I don’t have many regrets in life, but quitting the...
by Mike | Jun 6, 2016 | Silicon Valley
“Next to love, balance is the most important thing.” – Coach John Wooden (click image for “Circle of Life” quiz) Prologue (4.2) To me that it’s the simple things in life that can make the biggest difference. This story starts with a bit of an...
by Mike | Mar 6, 2016 | Silicon Valley
“The road is better than the inn.” Miguel de Cervantes Prologue (4.1) ROLM Corporation was a dream company to start a career, and they were led by one of the truly great Silicon Valley pioneers, Ken Oshman, who established “Great Place To Work” (GPW) as a corporate...
by Mike | Feb 28, 2016 | Silicon Valley, Surfing in Heaven Original Blogs
“Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.” Coach John Wooden Prologue (Part 4 of 4) The intent of this final prologue is to briefly review my...
by Mike | Aug 16, 2015 | San Onofre Surfing Club
“I’ve learned that simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.” Andy Rooney Prologue (Part 3 of 4) While Corona del Mar provided a near ideal beach community for a young grom growing up...
