motivation: Have You Found Your Thang? - 03/29/10 08:36 AM

I remember reading a book on classic rock bands where the writer stated that ZZ Top had found their "thang" on their classic "Tejas" album back in the 1970's...their "thang" being a mix of boogie and the blues that they could completely embrace as their own; a style which ultimately defined them and keeps them charged up about making music to this day.
Oh, I know...they also make a whole lot of money.  Yes, they do.  But the same three guys have been making music together for 40 years...if it was only about money, they've had plenty of opportunities to … (6 comments)

motivation: Doodling With Tom Hopkins - 01/29/08 02:00 AM
I was reminded recently of a "Get Motivated" seminar I attended last April in Baltimore, MD.  I have to admit, I wasn't thrilled about going.  I have a rather cynical view of these types of things, as the effects rarely last beyond the next day.  But you feel so good!
Anyway, this seminar featured some great speakers including Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, Suze Orman and Tom Hopkins.
Tom Hopkins...the man who is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most real estate transaction sides in a year. He was awesome.  Absolutely floored me.  He wasn't dishing out motivational fluff.  He … (4 comments)