The first time Brother Stavros asked me to wash the dishes at the monastery, I wanted to know what the record time was for cleaning them all.

The first time Brother Stavros asked me to wash the dishes at the monastery, I wanted to know what the record time was for cleaning them all.

Before the kids and the chaos of family life, Sara taught me one of life's most beautiful lessons at a Benihana-style restaurant called Nakato.

I’ve always believed that the desire to feel accomplished is a universal thread that connects us.

On a recent anniversary trip to New York, I surrendered the itinerary to Sara, telling her we could do whatever she wanted.

No, this isn't a tale about Sunday breakfast gone wrong.

The most powerful growth often happens when we recognize what isn't serving us and choose something better.

And it all clicked. This was my first ever published book. I should enjoy as much of the process as I can.

It's true what they say: "Know your customer." 

In the end, it's not about winning or losing but how we handle the challenges we face.

So, trusting his expertise, I went home and called my family office friend. "Can you buy me a crap ton of Blackberry?" I asked.