Trying to find the balance.

The main obstacle in life is to enjoy life in a carefree way, while still managing to pursue a career, and be a responsible adult.

I think it's best not to take things too seriously, but it's still important to make progress in life, learn new things. I try to pick a new thing to learn each year. A friend recently said "trying is more important than success" and I like that, so I'm going with it.

I'm working on my second book, and trying to take life easy, keeping with my Northern California roots. I take a bit of solace in the fact that my corporate job is in my chosen field of Leadership Development, so with any luck, I'll be able to make people's working lives more pleasant, and I won't feel like I'm selling my soul to the man.

Making people laugh, the consulting work that I do everyday, keeping the balance.

Always reading new things, a biography of Nelson Mandela as well as Keith Richards and before that a book about a Universal Mythology for all cultures. I am up for just about anything if it looks interesting. Got a good recommendation for me?

Music, I like everyone listen to lots of different genres, but mostly, reggae and hip hop, mixed with some folk music and strange things that others turn me on to. If there is a free show in the park, I'm there.

I love gourmet food, but also love a simple slice of pizza, sushi, and a California style burrito. Don't watch many movies, just the bootlegs I pick up from time to time.

1. Music
2. Friends
3. Family
4. New places to explore
5. Mexican Food, not New York, but real Mexican Food
6. Another project to work on....

What to do next...

Out with friends. I work hard during the week so that I can enjoy myself whenever possible in this great city. If there is a fun event happening in NYC, I hope my friends and I are there.

I have a mural in my shower.

You might like to chat about reggae, philosophy, leadership or better yet, have something new to show me.

Or maybe we can just hang out have a few drinks and go see some live music.