Passion

Is this passion or obsession – sometimes I wonder…. I’m at a point in my life where I should be slowing down, taking it easy, sipping margaritas, watching sunsets, and living my dream life. Quick rewind – I’ve already done that (sailing around the world for 6 years). I work a lot. Every day, seven days a week, the first thing I do is go to my desk, sit down, and either write, answer emails, study in a class, or do something work/office related. The other day, I sat down to ask why? Sure, I would like the income, but since the event industry has dried up like the Sahara Desert, […]

In a special appearance JCCSF and Buoy Coaching present Larry Jacobson Redefining Retirement: What’s Your Encore This Transition Workshop is for you if: You’re already retired and you’re thinking, “Is this all there is?” You’re close to retirement and already have plans to sleep in, play golf, and travel. You’re far from retirement but it has crossed your mind of what you’ll do when you’re not needed at work anymore. It’s never crossed your mind what you’ll do when you’re not needed at work anymore, but now that you mention it…. You never plan to retire, have always hated the word and you’ve told your friends that it needs redefining. You […]

Proper anchoring is not just for boats — it’s for your life. Sailing around the world teaches you to have faith in your anchor. Sometimes it was nerve-wracking as to whether or not the anchor would hold, but after learning proper techniques, we knew we could trust the anchor to hold us through the worst of conditions. Having anchors in your life is important. The potential metaphors are endless. My personal life anchors are mental convictions I can always count on. I confess they don’t hold 100% of the time, but they guide me and keep me from drifting. By sharing my life anchors, I hope to inspire you to establish […]