Why You Need To Keep Up The Good Work
About six years ago, my Dad was losing his battle with ALS and had entered...
I’m Addicted To Crossfit – Here’s What You Need To Know
I crave it. No judgement. Full support. No business. No family. No spouses. Just blood sweat and tears for one…
69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 9
I’m blessed to have my own business, and make my own hours. The great thing...
5 Things My Grandpa Taught Me That Will Change Your Life
He replied from his bed “good morning.” Those would be his last words. That evening Papa passed away. It was…
5 Simple Steps to Success
I was unceremoniously fired in 2009 from my job at Buddy Media. When it happened I was so stunned I…
Gratitude, Spirit & Social Media
The past two weeks have been nothing short of magical. It all started with Hurricane Sandy, and culminated in the…
Baby Steps
I’m not a runner – but I’m training for the New York City Marathon. I’m doing it to raise moneyand…
ING New York City Marathon: Running for Dad (Strike out ALS)
Recently I was at a family party chatting with my Uncle Joe. We were discussing the progress of my training…
‘Ted’ Punch Line is Offensive to Those Living with Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS)
Today I read something that has me troubled. According to an article penned by Katie Moisse of ABC News -…
One Dollar Difference: Donate Today to Support Adrian Dessi, and the Fight Against ALS
This fall I’m running in the ING NYC Marathon. My first marathon! I’m running to raise money to support the…
Shawn Anchor: The Happy Secret to Better Work – 21 Days of Happy
Oh mamma – I’m motivated. I love when I feel this way. Scratch that, I A-D-O-R-E when I feel this…
10 Years Later: Remembering Sean Lugano on September 11th
This time of year, I have an ugly habit to obsessively review video of the terrorist attacks of September 11th,…
Jeter Gets 3,000th Hit…goes 5 for 5 in Yankees’ win
Some days are better than others. Some days stick with you. Some days, you can’t wrap your head around events…
Father’s Day
When I was in 8th grade I barked at my Dad over something foolish, ran to my room, and locked…
Happy Mother’s Day to My Mother Pat Dessi
Mother’s Day just came to a close (phew). After spending the day with my gorgeous wife, two beautiful little girls,…
A Mother’s Day Tribute
As I write this, I’m sitting on the floor in JFK airport. Oddly enough, I’m not traveling anywhere. I’m here…
If You Wished Me a Happy Birthday on Facebook, This is a MUST READ: Birthday Wish Superlatives
Yesterday I received an amazing amount of warm Birthday wishes from friends via Facebook. So, as the week winds down,…
What I’ve Learned:
In Esquire magazine they have a section dedicated to something called “What I’ve Learned“. This is my favorite section of…
Teaching, Giving Back, and Why My Mother Pat Dessi is the Best Human Being I know
This is a monumental year for our family. This year, my mother Pat Dessi will retire from her chosen profession…
An Open Letter to My Unborn Daughter
Dear Olivia, Tomorrow we finally get to meet you. I want you to know a few things before we meet:
Delivering Happiness: Feel Grateful Now
Last year I compiled an ambitious list of 100 things that I was grateful for. I did this just before…
100 Things I’m Grateful For
As the short work week winds down, and we begin to prepare for the festivities for Thanksgiving, I thought it…
5 Surprising Ways Social Media Can Make You a Better Person
’ve been blogging for a few years now. Initially I started blogging while I was working at Performance Based Ad…