“Socialization and solitude are two sides of the coin of a satisying, creatively productive life.” – Sam Horn One of the most important epiphanies from my Year by the Water was that we don’t have to be anti-social to be pro-solitude. What do I mean by that? Well, last April I was driving out in the middle of nowhere listening… Read more →
“My happiness is on me; so you’re off the hook.” – Byron Katie Have you ever driven California’s spectacular Pacific Coast Highway? If so, you’re familiar with its many hairpin turns. In the day, you can see what’s ahead and adapt accordingly. But I made a big mistake and got there at dusk. And what happened taught me a BIG… Read more →
I had an opportunity to attend a book event featuring William Finnegan, author of the Pulitzer Prize winner “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life.” I’d been listening to the Audible version of his book and loved his eloquent, insightful tales of growing up in Hawaii as a “haole” and then traveling the world chasing waves. I lucked out by scoring the… Read more →
“No more pain .. no more game… noone’s gonna make me hurt again.” – Excerpts from lyrics to Mary J. Blige song No More Drama A woman raised her hand in one of my Tongue Fu! workshops and said, “I’m so mad at my landlord, I can hardly think straight.” I asked, “What happened?” “She accused me of not paying… Read more →
“There are always two voices sounding in our ears – the voice of FEAR and the voice of CONFIDENCE. One is the clamor of the senses, the other is the whispering of the higher self.” – Charles Newcomb I love Newcomb’s quote because it captures the emotions we experience when facing new situations and making important decisions at Crucial Crossroads…. Read more →
Sam Horn is the Intrigue Expert, a world-renowned Author, Keynote Speaker and communications strategist who has coached the world’s top entrepreneurs and executives.
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