To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!Ralph Waldo Emerson
And I’m Back
So… I’m back to my personal page and blogging, writing about my experiences with my own business ventures as well as things pertaining to school. If you don’t know yet, I’m headed back to BYU to complete my undergraduate studies in Information Systems (ISYS) with a possible venture into a Masters in ISYS. Keep coming [...]
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Review: Driven: An Autobiography
Driven: An Autobiography by Larry H. Miller My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s one of those books who, if you know who Larry Miller is, then you’ll love it. If you don’t, then maybe you won’t. Short chapters and commentary by his wife and family give it an easy read feel while giving you [...]
Continue Reading →Review: Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the easiest reads I’ve had in a long time. Tony Hsieh writes it as a biography of his life with LinkExchange and Zappos as well as a biography of the companies. Combining what he learned [...]
Continue Reading →Review: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace… One School at a Time
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace… One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Maybe it’s because I’m heavily involved in an organization (The Global Outreach Foundation) that pushes for educational tools and opportunities, but I absolutely loved this book. I felt like I could [...]
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