If you are like me, I am sure you are wondering where the summer went! 

A few random thoughts:

• I recently read a book that challenged readers to do one thing during the day—‘focus on the present’ for an entire day--Meaning, don’t think about the past or the future.  Try to live a day where you just focus on exactly what you are doing, at that time. Try it. It is VERY hard to do…but if you practice you will really see a change in how you do/view things. I have been working on it and find it really helps me focus on the people I am with, at that time (like my wife and kids). Pick it up if you get chance - The Saint, The Surfer and the CEO by Rob Sharma.
• Check out WithoutBorders.com. Very, very interesting. I know the guy, Fitzroy McLean.  
• I took three months off from the gym.  Did all my summer workouts outdoors, focusing mostly on cycling and calisthenics.  It was a nice break.  I went to the gym today for the first time.   It felt good to get back to some using weights and to change things up a bit.  
• Don’t be afraid to change things up.  

Today is September 11th - a difficult day for any American. On September 8th, 2001 I moved to NYC. I had just finished four years of military college, 12 years of service as a Marine Officer, and a stint with the CIA. On September 11th, I was packing a bag to go to the airport to fly to Chicago for my first fitness/trainer certification seminar. Imagine how it felt to watch all the tragedy unfolding just 30 blocks south of where I was.  

We all went through something during that period. I went through some serious soul-searching of my own. I remember breaking down, sobbing, on a spin bike as I watched the news on Sept 13th. I felt helpless. I had to really fight the urge to go back to my old life. I had fought in the first Gulf War and in Somalia. I did not want to “chase wars” for the rest of my life but following things from the comfort of my apartment was very hard. It made me feel weak and worthless. 

I was able to suppress my need to “serve” for awhile, focusing on getting engaged and married, starting a family, and on my business. I can tell you that recently I have started to feel a real resurgence, personally, to serve, in some capacity, again. I am not sure in what capacity, but I am going to start exploring some options.   

I ask all of you to do a few things today. First, please think about all the people (and their families) who sadly suffered a loss on that day, all around the country. Second, spend some time reflecting on the good men and women who serve our county. Don’t focus on politics; just think about the courageous people who are doing what they think is right—and keeping the bad guys away from us. 

Lastly, take some time to think about all that YOU have, right now...and be grateful for every little thing in your life.  

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