What do you KNOW for sure?
“The only thing I know for certain is that you can’t know anything for certain. I think...
13 February, 2016
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Photo Challenge Update: Gratitude #my2016theme
As you may have noticed, I’ve been writing more and generally more active on social media lately. I’ve been creating weekly articles and blog posts full of insights and tips designed to help you think differently about work, communication and innovation. This will continue throughout...
06 February, 2016
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This Bike Only Works if You Can Think Backwards
What is thinking backwards? Can you actually think backwards? Interesting concept, right?! I recently came across an experiment and video that challenges us to do just that. When you think of some of the inherent abilities that we all have as adults, like being able to...
30 January, 2016
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What I’m Doing Works, Why Should I Bother Thinking Differently?
You’ve done a lot of things the right way. You made it through grade school, high school and maybe even got a degree along the way. You’re likely employed and contributing to society. These experiences have fostered a way of thinking that works for you....
23 January, 2016
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Gratitude: The Real Magic Power
If you’re reading this, you have a LOT to be grateful for. You’re on a computer or smartphone. That means you have electricity. You have running water. By historic standards, you’re one of the richest people who ever has lived. And yet, it’s very easy to fall...
16 January, 2016
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Shift Your Perspective 1% to Increase Your Success
In January people start examining their lives through a magnifying glass and realigning themselves with their goals and what they want to do better in their work and lives. During this time approximately 50% of the North American population try to change their own habits and...
09 January, 2016
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The Year of Thinking Differently
2015 was a great year for me, punctuated by high points in both my career (presenting for 2000 people at the AIGA conference in New Orleans) - and personal life (celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary at the Magic Castle.) But I'm even more excited about 2016....
02 January, 2016
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Why did you do that?! Reactions and Assumptions at Martha & V’s Wedding
As someone who does magic for a living, it’s probably not a big surprise that my professional and personal lives occasionally overlap. That was certainly the case when I recently got to not only attend the wedding of two of my favorite people, but also perform...
21 December, 2015
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Bracelet of Hope World AIDS Day Gala
What would you say if I told you there’s an organization devoted to ridding an entire country of AIDS? Many people would say that's impossible. I recently had the honour of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the Bracelet of Hope World AIDS Day Gala....
11 December, 2015
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How I Helped OREA Embrace Change
I recently presented my keynote address ‘The Magic of Thinking Differently’ to the 120 instructors and staff at the OREA 2015 Instructor’s Symposium. OREA Real Estate College is transitioning from a traditional educational approach to a ‘blended learning’ model that breaks the mold of traditional...
25 November, 2015
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