Tag Archives: happiness

Five Secrets to Happiness for Adventurers

As an adventurer with many good times as well as good stories of misadventures under my belt, I wanted to share with you five tried and true secrets to happiness for adventurers. The happy campers get all the notoriety, but not any longer. Move on over; it’s time for the Happy Adventurers.   1. Do…
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Is Your GPS Set on Happiness

One of the most quoted passages from my first book, When All Balls Drop, is: "My GPS is set on happiness." Join me in this candid video chat from Kauai as I explain the rationale behind this quote and the takeaway of my book. If you liked the video, let's connect! Here's how you do it!…
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Look Up from Wailua Falls in Kauai

Aloha adventurers and Happy Look Up Day! On this special day, I wanted to share with you one of the cornerstones of the #LookUp mantra, which is appreciating the moment and the beauty around you. Please enjoy this inspirational message from the Garden Island of Kauai.   If you liked the video, let's connect! Here's…
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Preview of Cubicle to Cuba

You're in. I'm inviting you to a preview of my next book, Cubicle to Cuba.  Come along for the ride as I share my story of leaving the corporate world and Cubicle Land to a hybrid career of traveling and writing. Be inspired by my adventures and takeaways through Cuba, Peru, Kauai, New Zealand, Australia,…
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Adventure Tales from Kauai

[caption id="attachment_3795" align="alignright" width="300"] Hiking in along Kauai's Napali Coastline[/caption] Alooooooooha from the Garden Isle of Kauai! This is my fourth summer on this island paradise. You betcha, I’m happy to be back. With thousands of miles between here and just about anywhere, you may ask, Why do I keep coming back to Kauai? Duh,…
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A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget

After umpteen visits to Cuba, the country and its people continue to amaze me. Many will argue that Cuban perseverance, sense of community, and ingenuity are its biggest strengths, but I think Cuba’s approach to happiness is paramount and my greatest takeaway from Cuba. That is why I wanted to share this unforgettable conversation about…
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FIGT – Friday Is Good Therapy

  WooHoo! The time has come. Drum roll, please... It's Friday Is Good Therapy time! Now, if you haven't heard of FIGT. Well, it's about time you do. Background: Roughly five years ago, I flipped the traditional TGIF to FIGT; thus, Friday Is Good Therapy was created. What was I thinking? As Friday typically marks the…
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My GPS is Set on Happiness

Seriously, why on earth would you ever choose another setting than happiness for your GPS? I came to this epiphany after a chardonnay lunch in Fort Lauderdale. (Yes, I come up with great ideas with a little liquid inspiration.) Now, I'm not talking about not using your GPS or Google Maps to get to your…
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Reader Reviews of With New Eyes

With New Eyes was recently released on September 8th. It shares the journey of architecting a new life, what Siefkas calls life 2.0. With New Eyes is full of mishaps, bold decision, humor, and adventure. It inspires readers like Barbara in Arizona. "This sequel to When All Balls Dropped picked up the thread to reveal what…
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Look Up to See Your World With New Eyes

What do you think is your most powerful tool? I asked myself this very same question when I came to a crossroads in my life almost six years ago. My answer to that question I share with you and to the world through my two books: When All Balls Drop and With New Eyes. Our…
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