So, there was an election last week. If we’re to trust the results from the Associated Press (I do, but recognize some people don’t), 48.2% of us are lamenting the result and 50.2% of us are celebrating it. Regardless of what I think or feel, it is what it is. It’s reality. What I decide to do with this reality is up to me. Will…
Let’s get straight to it: we live in a world full of impostors. People who spend more time cultivating a “perfect” image than living real lives, wrapped up in showing others what they think they want to see. It’s everywhere—in the workplace, in relationships, even in the mirror some people look into every day. But being authentic, being real, has a strength all its own….
Acknowledgement: I haven’t posted for a while. Been busy, but I’ll try to do better. Me and Grok (Background) I’ve been working on a lot of projects lately, but there was one project in particular where I met Grok. While working on the development of the CvCISO-E course (part of the CvCISO Program), I needed to include some information about myself. I guess it’s customary…
Introduction Not sure you noticed, but people talk sh*t about you. This shouldn’t be a shocker, right? I mean, you didn’t deceive yourself into believing otherwise. Did you? Well, if it’s any consolation, I’m a victim of sh*t talking too! People talk sh*t about me a lot (probably). I hear people talking sh*t about other people all day. OK, maybe not all day, but pretty…
Nearly 156 years ago (May 30, 1868) John A. Logan, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) proclaimed this day as Decoration Day to honor Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War. Since the Civil War, the total number of U.S. military personnel who have died in various wars is estimated to be over 1.1 million. This includes battle…
Originally posted on my LinkedIn profile. I’ll be honest. If I were adding someone to my team, I wouldn’t choose someone solely because they’re White, Black, American Indian, Asian, or any other race. I also wouldn’t choose them because of their gender, sexual preference, or who they voted for. I would choose them for who they are and what they bring to the team. I…
For people who don’t know, I live in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (actually, just south in a town called Mismaloya). Living here is the fulfillment of a dream, literally. I’ll write about “the dream” in future post, it’s pretty cool! We bought our home to provide a place where employees (FRSecure and SecurityStudio) can enjoy a great vacation and hang out. It’s sort of like FRSecure’s…
A short post to start things off. I want to introduce you to someone. This is Juan, our AWESOME maintenance guy. He works his ass off six days a week, keeping everything running smoothly in and around our home. I LOVE Juan like a brother! Today he’s wearing an “Evan uniform”, one of the t-shirts we bought him as a gift. He’s allowed to…
Today marks the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES! To the greatest fighting force on the planet. To the faithful men and women who serve our country with bravery only they can fathom. To the “Jarheads”, “Devil Dogs”, “Teufel Hunden”, and “Leathernecks” who give all so others can have. Quick History The storied history of the USMC began on…
The truth: There were hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of worthy people who didn’t vote for “your candidate”. Demonize as you will, but here’s a reminder of some things. People who voted for the other candidate are NOT bad people. Sure, there are bad apples in any large group, but the vast majority of Americans are not bad people. These people are NOT: “ill” “sick”…