I know. I know. The title of this article is brow-raising and will deter some readers. But. “Hey,” such is life. Life is not about a walk in the park or only eating peaches. “You have the power over your mind – not outside events.  Realize this, and you will have strength.” Marcus Aurelius ’ (121-180 AD) meditation serves as a foundational pillar for both classical Stoicism and modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. At its core, this quote addresses the Locus of Control —the

I didn’t come this far just to come this far. Now that I’m here, it’s time to find the right partner who keeps pace with my goals and helps take my vision to the next level. "The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change." ~ Maya Angelou The Journey of Growth I did not endure the climb just to stand still. Having reached this altitude, I realize that this milestone is not my destination. My viewpoint is to seek a partnership of equals—to find a k

Prompted by the  AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY   Hope and Progress: Reflecting on the 2026 American Cancer Society Report. A cancer diagnosis is a "before and after" moment. It is a life-altering experience that reshapes everything—from the smallest daily routines to our deepest perspectives on what matters. When you or a loved one receives that cruel news, the world feels different because it is different. I know this journey personally. I am a survivor of head and neck cancer, t

Serendipitome The Essential Mindset and Skillset for Embracing Serendipity The Serendipitome is a concept. Serendipitome - is the total attributes and constitutive components making up the phenomenon known otherwise as serendipity. Serendipity is the unforeseen encounter of a joyful, fortunate, or prosperous happenstance. Serendipitome is the total of elements and circumstances in a person’s milieu that bring about serendipity encounters. The serendipitome framework consis

This essay refers to the concise Darwin biography published by Tim M. Berra . Professor Berra is an expert on the life and times of Charles Darwin and his family members. Many heavyweight biographies were published about Charles Darwin, known as the father of the evolution theory who is considered to be one of the most influential persons in the last 200 years. Professor Berra opens his book by stating that: “Charles Darwin is among the most influential scientists who ever l

It was the end of March and beginning of April 1999 that Chuck Gillen and I went on an unplanned, impromptu trip to the Lacandon rain forest.  That is the area of southern Mexico (Chiapas), which hosts the ruins of Palenque, Bonampak and Yaschilan. We did it with the support service local guides from Palenque which was our base camp. We had the opportunity to sail on the Usumacinta River that serves as the border between Mexico and Guatemala on our way to Yaschilan. Chuck wea

Baruch Lender  (9 January 1913 – 25 February 1994) was an Israeli chess problems composer, recognized for his theoretical contributions to the art of chess problems. 1  His most enduring legacy is the invention of a complex strategic theme for two-move problems known as the " Lender Combination ," a sophisticated synthesis of pre-existing tactical ideas that cemented his reputation as a profound theorist in the field.    While his work was deeply technical, his life was frame

Here are some detailed notes and conceptual analysis of Jensen Huang's keynote address at the NVIDIA GTC in Washington, D.C., on October 28, 2025. The central business announcement, which subsequently propelled NVIDIA to a $5 trillion market capitalization, was Huang's statement that the company now has "visibility into half a trillion dollars" ($500 billion) in cumulative orders  for its Blackwell and upcoming Rubin platforms through 2026. Oh, wait… GTC stands for: GPU Techn

The Law of Attraction is a mindset  that bridges the transition from the realm of thought design to empiric reality - manifestation.  To bring manifestation to completion, a skillset  is required to facilitate the process. A mindset  and a skill-set . This essay discusses the constitutive attributes of the mindset of the Law of Attraction.  The skillset  is described in my book “ The Master Attractors ”, (Morgan James Publishing, New York, 2013), under the chapter titled The

Elon Musk's ambitious AI-powered Wikipedia  rival, Grokipedia , is reportedly on the edge of its initial release. Following Musk’s...