We could see the peak of the hill of the winding yellow track for miles. Desperado, at that time the world’s tallest roller coaster, rose 225 feet over the otherwise vacant desert floor. It was an unusual sight on our four-hour drive from Los Angeles to Primm, on the Nevada state line. While slot machines…

“Gratitude for the present moment and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity.” – Eckhart Tolle I am a future-chaser. I’m always thinking about the next big idea, the next project, the next goal. I start planning my next vacation while I’m on vacation! I’ve been this way for as long as I…

In my previous blog, I wrote about the importance of leading with gratitude. If you’re a fellow future-chaser, it may be especially difficult–but not impossible–to live in and appreciate the now. Practicing gratitude can have immediate benefits like a better mood, and long-term effects like improved mental and physical health. Below are a few of…