Imaging that you are in the latest stages of life and lying still on your deathbed - essentially waiting for the last breath. Your fight is over and the joy of life is nothing but a memory. You get to come back to the present for 1 day. What do you do?
Author: Chad Shipley
“Open” – The Aftermath of a Savage Battle
People either loved him or hated him, but in the end, they all cheered. Andre Agassi spent his entire life playing a sport that he despised. Working relentlessly to become the world's best, and to go down in history as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He was often criticized for his … Continue reading “Open” – The Aftermath of a Savage Battle
Coming Together & Falling Apart
Henry Ford once wrote - "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." Unfortunately today, it's more like "Ideals will split us, news outlets will divide us, and hatred will destroy us." Love and empathy is the only cure.
Cindy Whitehead – Amazing
5 Things I love about Cindy Whitehead: She's a pink wearing, pharmaceutical mastermind - Leading and selling two companies - notably Sprout, the producer of the "female viagra" drug Addyi, for over a BILLION DOLLARS. She fights hard for what she believes in - Disputing the FDA's ruling to deny Addyi, Cindy rallied her … Continue reading Cindy Whitehead – Amazing
A letter to a Movie Star
I wrote this letter to a rising star in the film industry. No matter what success or failure comes his way, there was something that I really needed him to know. Pat, Your trailer is amazing. I've watched it at least 5 times and have brought it up in conversation probably another 10. Every time … Continue reading A letter to a Movie Star
Career Advice for a Young Professional
"Focus on your writing skills. It's the one thing I've found that really helps people stand out. More and more communication is written today. Get great at presenting yourself with words, and words alone, and you'll be far ahead of most. Also, most of the stuff you'll worry about doesn't matter anyway. You'll sweat so … Continue reading Career Advice for a Young Professional
I’d Rather
I’d rather be criticized than to ever be a critic I’d rather be talked about than to ever gossip I’d rather be laughed at than make fun of others I’d rather be hated for doing right than loved for doing wrong I’d rather inspire than give orders I’d rather create than consume I’d rather empathize than … Continue reading I’d Rather
Those Who Have Died in Battle…
Or should I say, died fighting for our country. Our freedom. Our safety. Our ability to live in comfort. Memorial Day is on the horizon. Out of curiosity, I googled it. And I learned that the day used to be called Decoration day and it originated in the years following the civil war -----> the … Continue reading Those Who Have Died in Battle…
Dip in the Fire
"I wear the scars of a battle that I have never seen." Pain is an international - cross race - cross class - 1 of a kind - common denominator. We all have it. Emotional, Physical, Mental. And to the quote above, we all experience different levels. I'm not going to say that we can … Continue reading Dip in the Fire
Rogue Warrior
I know I know I know. I'm on a Navy Seal RANT - I just can't help it. I mean, I like actors, athletes, writers, and business icons - but these Sea Air and Land guys really fire me up. I'll keep this short. I picked up a book this week that I have had in … Continue reading Rogue Warrior
Chad Shipley 