Category: Relationships

  • Open to Possibility: A Miracle with My Mom

    Open to Possibility: A Miracle with My Mom
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    A heartfelt hats-off to my incredible mom, Barbara Kenyon! Today, she and I co-created a miracle that filled me with awe. Part of me truly doubted it could be done—honestly, it felt impossible —but a bigger part of me, fueled by desire, patience, and determination, knew we could overcome it together. And we did! Here’s… Read more

  • The Joy of Instant Connection

    The Joy of Instant Connection

    Most evenings just after 6 pm, I take a moment to enjoy the sunset and the vibrant energy of Waikiki. I believe it’s so special because of the fact that the sunset is never the same, each one offering its own unique beauty. Today, on my way home, I saw a young man with an electric… Read more

  • Sharing My Greatest Gift: Hitomi-chan – A Story of Love, Trust, and Transformation

    Sharing My Greatest Gift: Hitomi-chan – A Story of Love, Trust, and Transformation

    I am sharing this because I am deeply moved by my adorable, supportive, and brilliant wife, Hitomi, and today, I want to share her with you. We’ve been together for seven years. When I first met Hitomi’s parents, her dad told me, “Hitomi doesn’t do what she doesn’t want to do.” And he was right. At times,… Read more

  • 🎶Me & Stephen McGhee: The Red Skin Driver Awakening🎶

    🎶Me & Stephen McGhee: The Red Skin Driver Awakening🎶
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    I’ve been wanting to share this story for a long time. Today, on Valentine’s Day, I got the green light. Now I understand why.  At 26, living in a tiny studio apartment in Pacific Beach, San Diego, the song Red Skin Driver came to me in a flash—and I didn’t want it. The melody sounded… Read more

  • Celebrating Karl Pisor

    Celebrating Karl Pisor

    I just heard the most incredible share from my dear friend and client, Karl Pisor—a true pioneer and THE leader of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) in Japan. (For those unfamiliar, EOS is a powerful business framework that helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams gain clarity, focus, and accountability, driving their businesses to new levels of success.)… Read more

  • The Power of Conversation: How Gary Mahler Transforms Lives

    The Power of Conversation: How Gary Mahler Transforms Lives

    I just returned to Honolulu from the most loving, powerful, and inspiring event I have ever attended—The Ultimate Experience. And that’s exactly what it was! Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing the extraordinary people I met, the profound experiences I had, and the miracles that unfolded before, during, and after this event, which… Read more

  • What is Love?

    What is Love?

      Yesterday, a friend told me they don’t know how to love. They shared that they’ve never felt love for anyone and have never felt truly loved others, and this has left them with loneliness, anxiety, and suffering. They asked me for help. As we talked, I shared an idea that has helped me: there are two… Read more

  • From Routine to Radiance: Turning Haircuts into Joyful Moments with My Wife.

    From Routine to Radiance: Turning Haircuts into Joyful Moments with My Wife.

    Creating Joy: Transforming a Haircut into a Meaningful Moment with My Wife Returning to the U.S. after 22 years in Tokyo feels like a complete reset—a fresh chapter to rewrite how I approach life. Determined to think outside the box, I’ve committed to letting go of anything I don’t truly enjoy and embracing unconventional, wise… Read more

  • Knowing Your Enemy as a Divine Spark of Motivation

    Knowing Your Enemy as a Divine Spark of Motivation

    I had an a-ha moment while listening to an audiobook recommended by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The book is called Success is For You written by Dr. David R. Hawkins.   The idea that I found transformative was to look at what we used to think of as an enemy or competitor as a pacer (something that pushes you… Read more

  •  What the Grammy Winning Guitarist Tak Matsumoto Taught Me About Courage and Success 

     What the Grammy Winning Guitarist Tak Matsumoto Taught Me About Courage and Success 
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    In January of 1997, I had the honor and privilege of playing live with Tak Matsumoto in San Diego, California.   He’s a rock legend in Japan and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album “Take Your Pick” with Larry Carlton.   The Creation of Meeting Tak Before meeting Tak, I had been playing… Read more