Just a few weeks ago, Darrelle Revis once again became a New York Jet. In doing so, he became the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. While writing The Common Thread of Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Dreams, I had the opportunity to sit down with this legend in the making and am happy to […]
There has been much talk about Super Bowl XLIX – the plays, the playmakers and the intensity. Watching the game caused me to think about the time I spent talking with David Diehl, the left offensive tackle from the 2012 Super Bowl ChampionNew York Giants. Intensity sometimes carries a negative connotation, but that is certainly not the […]
In just about a month, Major League Baseball pitchers will report to Spring Training. That is always an exciting time for baseball fans. But, have you ever thought about the men behind the uniforms and the fears and obstacles they had to overcome to make it in the big leagues? Oakland A’s legendary Dennis Eckersley is […]
Tom Terwilliger and I go back to grammar school. Tom is one of those people that you can’t forget. As a kid I was a bit on the wild side, but Tom set his own standards. As far back as sixth grade, Tom showed himself to be a leader. I remember I used to hang […]
As if anybody could ever really forget, Ringo Starr was part of the most totally Fabsuccess story of all-time, and the greatest rock band of all time: The Beatles. More than 40 years after the Fab Four went their own ways, Ringo Starr continues to write, record and perform music regularly, while continuing to effectively […]
Today’s the Day! That was treasure hunter Mel Fisher’s motto and his mindset. How many of us read something as a child and became fascinated enough with it to make it our life goal? That’s what happened to Mel Fisher. His dreams of becoming a treasure hunter started as a child when he read Robert […]
“Self-doubt is why people have a hard time losing weight; they don’t have the confidence they should. Fad diets don’t work – a lifestyle change does. You can’t let yourself feel defeated.” – Bill Germanakos These words of advice come from my friend Bill Germanakos, who shed 164 pounds to become the Season 4 winner […]
Congratulations to Randy Couture on receiving the George Tragos Award from the National Wresting Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum, which is given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who has adapted his wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in Mixed Martial Arts. Dan Gable is known as the greatest wrestler of all time. When […]
New York Yankee Derek Jeter, retired from baseball at the end of this season. Recounting the class Jeter has and his love for the game of baseball and competitive spirit made me think back to the interview I did with the late baseball great Gary Carter. Gary “Kid” Carter was not only a Hall of Fame […]
One of the highlights of my career was meeting and getting to know Howard Stern. Howard was recently given the honor of delivering Joan Rivers’ eulogy at the request of her daughter Melissa. Today, I am pleased to share with you some of Howard’s words of wisdom. “Hey now!” You may like him; you may […]