Rick Smith

On Sunday I completed the Big Sur International Marathon in California. After the race, I was lucky enough to bump into Jesus Carlos, the winner of the race. We shared race times (his – 2:20, mine – 5:54), talked about the spectators and marveled at the amazing scenery ...

It seems that there are certain things that happened in my life, that had they never occurred, my life could not have possibly turned out as it did. Equally, there are other things I desperately wanted, that had they actually come true, would have taken me down a completely different path. I ...

“I consistently deliver on my pre-defined objectives.  I am able to routinely accomplish what is expected of me.  On time, on spec. Clockwork.” These are the comments of a proud worker.  And there are many of them.  In fact, nearly all of you.  The research conducted for my first book showed ...

In January, I was entering the heavier end of the marathon training schedule.  Longer, more frequent runs.  Very long runs every other Saturday.  I grew increasingly less confident, and increasingly scared. Then, I got injured. I sprained my calf during a 12 mile run.  Not just sore, but really hurt.  ...

We were taught that we have a work life and a personal life. As far as I can tell, we only have ONE life. Does your work engage your passions? Are you learning when you are not at work? Are you as passionate on the way to work as on the way home? Do ...

1) Your primary color. Your truest strengths and passions point to the activities where you will perform the best. 2) Your salary expectations – and what you specifically plan to do/ how you plan to grow to justify future increases 3) Your long term ambitions.  Get your boss invested in your big hairy goal. 4) That your ...