Writer. Speaker. Nice Guy.
“The space within becomes the reality of the building.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Take a moment, just now, and stop what you’re doing. Close your eyes. Breathe slowly in for the count of four, hold for two, and out for the count of four. Do this four more times. I’ll wait. Go on, do it now. Close […]
“It’s not a faith in technology, it’s faith in people.” – Steve Jobs This one – to me – is a reminder to stay focussed on the people in our lives, rather than the technology. Technology changes, people endure. Ultimately, our lives are better when we have stronger relationships. (Tweetable.) With love, Israel. xo
“Every wall is a door.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson See you on the other side of my current wall/door. With love, Israel. xo
“You will never make a good impression on other people until you stop thinking about what sort of impression you’re making.” – C.S. Lewis Tonight, I’m tired. The Inaugural Smith Family Road Trip commences tomorrow, and we’re up late packing, tying loose ends, getting sh!t done. However, I still love you, and want you to […]
“Follow your bliss and the Universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” – Joseph Campbell Right now, in my life, I have a remarkable amount of happiness. I am enjoying so much of my time with my wife, my children, and my customers. I am being helpful, and yes, I’m following […]
“Stand up and face your fears or they will defeat you.” – LL Cool J So there once was this guy who got irrationally freaked out by certain aspects of his business. It caused him no end of trouble, and was the single biggest factor playing a role in whether or not his business was […]
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu