Featured on NPR Radio, “With a Perspective…” on June 14, 2022 When the day isn’t going so well, Bryan Gillette tries to put things in perspective. I was on a bicycle ride the other day when I heard a hissing sound. Then my bike started to slow down as the front tire went flat. My immediate ... Read More »
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My car was totaled in a 7 car pileup
Last week my wife and son were in a car accident demolishing the rear end and the driver’s door. The car was totaled. When I appeared on scene well after the accident, they had already been transported in the ambulance to the hospital. As the CHP were writing up their report, I looked inside the car ... Read More »
Don’t use social media as a benchmark for what you haven’t done but for ideas of what you could do
How many times have you looked at someone’s social media page and thought, “Wow, they are doing so well -- my life doesn’t even compare”? Maybe they were ringing the bell at the NYSE, checking in at the Ritz Carlton, or becoming Global Vice President of…. I have found myself doing that at times. ... Read More »
If you get a chance to do something this exciting, take time off work and go do it.
My wife, two boys and I took the opportunity last week to go to Poland and help with the refugee situation. We raised almost $60,000 and used it to deliver $10,000 worth of medicine and $7,000 worth of tourniquets into Kiev, provide $15,000 of household supplies, food, clothing, toys, and medicine ... Read More »
Looking for Some Inspiration? Consider These Books or Movies
Here are a few movies and books that will make you realize the human mind and body can persevere through unbelievable pain, achieve extraordinary results, or accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. These are just a few of my favorites. What would you add to this list? Movies Apollo 13 (Amazon) ... Read More »
You Can Be What Ever You Want To Be – NOT!
"I will only reluctantly deal with reality." (Bill Routt, President MobiTV) I love the saying, “You can be whatever you want to be.” It makes me feel like I can do anything. But let’s be real, I can’t. I have ruled out wearing the Yellow Jersey in the Tour de France. I remember being glued to ... Read More »
