In Poland, bikers and motorists greet one another with the phrase “szerokiej drogi,” which translates to “wide road.” As we hit the wide road out of Warsaw, I become acquainted with forces more powerful than I have ever previously encountered. What follows is an...
The start-stop-continue of motorcycle riding
START: Moving together Saturday, June 29th, 2019 We move together, like one unit. I read his body fluently; he leads implicitly. I trust him. I’m used to following his lead, and he’s an experienced driver. Accelerating — crouching a little. Breaking — relaxing into...
This is not what I expected…
It wasn't supposed to be like this. Spending Memorial Day alone in an airport, writing emails and working instead of waking up leisurely after dancing the night away at a local tango festival... yeah, not what I would have picked either. After all, this was our 5-year...
The road less traveled
For as far back as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to adventure. 23 years ago this summer, I headed out on an adventure that would inevitably and irrevocably impact the course of my life. I traded the security of a life I knew, the prospect of marrying a predictable,...
How to network better
You've heard how valuable building a network is for your career and future success. I don't need to remind you that the way to get jobs, promotions, business opportunities and access to resources is not just about what you know. While what you know certainly is...
Success and significance: the difference.
You are successful. There’s no doubt about it. You wouldn’t be where you are today, had you not been successful in reaching goals. And you know you’re successful because you have some sort of yardstick, a measurement of success. Maybe you feel successful; maybe you...
This week, in Warsaw
In a roomy apartment in downtown Warsaw, with tall, vaulted ceilings, big windows are letting in light dappled by old chestnut trees in the churchyard across the street. I’m getting some time and space to think. To reflect on ideas and important concepts while...