Category Archives: Inspiration

Look Up from Your Turkey, Spreadsheet, or Phone

Look Up from Your Turkey, Spreadsheet, or Phone
Whether you are cooking Thanksgiving this week, working on a complex spreadsheet for your job, and/or trying to snag holiday gifts off your phone to avoid Black Friday or any shopping between now and the December holidays, it's time to Look Up. The Look Up Mantra reminds us all to be in the moment and…
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Thirteen Years – Look Up Anniversary from Oregon

Thirteen Years – Look Up Anniversary from Oregon
Thirteen years ago, my life changed course. For the backstory, I suggest you look at my first book, When All Balls Drop. Over the years, in sharing my story through my books, presentations, and travels, others came out of the woodwork with their personal trials and roadblocks. Strangely enough, regardless of the circumstances, there was…
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Returning to a Familiar Place – Look Up Reminders Abound

Returning to a Familiar Place – Look Up Reminders Abound
Removing yourself from the norm, your routine, or even your home/office, allows the mind to wander and experience the world around you through a new lens. We all need these shifts in perspective to reboot and recharge. That's why I believe that the secret recipe to a happy and healthy life is by adding frequent…
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A Look Up Reminder from Trempealeau, Wisconsin

A Look Up Reminder from Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Even though Maui has been where I hang my hat for several years, there are few places that make me feel more at home than this little town on the Mississippi River, Trempealeau, Wisconsin. I spent my formidable years taking advantage of biking, hiking, and boating in the area. This summer, it just so happened…
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Look Up from Shipwreck Beach Lanai

Look Up from Shipwreck Beach Lanai
Recently, I took a quick escape from Maui to Lanai with my PIC and a couple of friends. It was a quick 45-minute ferry ride from Lahaina to Lanai. We rented a 4x4 to explore off-the-beaten-path as well as some of Lanai's highlights not to miss. One of which was Shipwreck Beach (image above and…
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New Book Project – Your Look Up Story Wanted

New Book Project – Your Look Up Story Wanted
I’m embarking on a NEW book project and you’re invited to contribute. As you may know, I wrote my first three books in a period of three years; after which, I needed a break. During which time, I signed many books, spoke at numerous events, and continued to travel the world, discovering Look Up Stories across…
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What’s Your Look Up Story

What’s Your Look Up Story
After creating over ten years of Look Up reminder stories on this site, I want to throw an idea out there. Do you have a Look Up story? Have you used the Look Up Mantra to help you overcome an obstacle or multiple life hiccups? OR, have you encountered a roadblock and could have used…
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Look Up Reminders of the Past Year – 2021 Recap

Look Up Reminders of the Past Year – 2021 Recap
As most of us gather for another Thanksgiving holiday and prepare for the December festivities, I wanted to express my gratitude through another Look Up reminder story. Instead of coming up with something new, I've decided to do a recap of my favorite Look Up stories for 2021. I understand that most, including me previously,…
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Look Up Reminder from an Active Volcano

Look Up Reminder from an Active Volcano
After living in Kauai for several years and Maui for over a year, one thing that was left on my Hawaii bucket list was witnessing an active volcano. The last time that Kilauea erupted was in 2018. That was the year, I spent a lot of time on cruise ships between South Florida and Cuba.…
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Sunrise and Sunset Look Up Reminders

Sunrise and Sunset Look Up Reminders
Mother Nature has two tried and true Look Up reminders for us each and every day, sunrise and sunset. Just in case, you forget to Look Up, she does it early in the morning and at the end of the day. Whether you choose to enjoy your cup of coffee with the sunrise and/or opt…
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