Life According To Poker (#46-50) – Lessons From the Felt
Posted on 06. Jan, 2011 by Keith O'Brien.
#46 – Sometimes things make the most sense for the situation that otherwise would seem insane. #47 – You never, ever are stuck with the hand you are dealt. No one else knows your cards but you. Believe them to be whatever you desire and play the hand YOUR way. #48 – No wonder adults [...]
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Will Smith. We Are Who We Choose To Be.
Posted on 17. Dec, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Whether you are a fan of Will Smith or his movies, this is a powerful message. For me, when I look at Will’s body of work over the 2 decades or so that he has been performing…I find it incredibly impressive. From “Born and raise in Philadephia, PA…to Bagger Vance and Pursuit of Happyness – [...]
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Keenan Cahill is my new hero
Posted on 03. Dec, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
This kid ROCKS. What a great example of the world responding to BOLDNESS and ACTION. Enjoy. Keenan is awesome. He has over 20 million views on some of his videos!
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Thanksgiving Connection
Posted on 25. Nov, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
I am up in Jacksonville Beach visiting some of my dearest friends in the world for the Thanksgiving holiday. Their home backs up to a beautiful marsh and I am sitting here, having a little coffee as the sun comes up illuminating the marsh. Sunlight falls on the tall reeds of grass as they move [...]
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The Happy Dance. Nothing More Needs To Be Said
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Jodi Black Stott…this is all about YOU! Get Jiggy With It!
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Life According To Poker (#41-45) – Lesson From The Felt
Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
#45 – Strategic boldness is highly rewarded. #44 – Luck will never win over preparation, study, practice and commitment long term. All the 80′s “One-Hit Wonders” are all broke. Make a commitment to mastering your craft. #43 – Be very aware of your image as it influences how other people engage with you. Always remember, [...]
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Life According To Poker. (#36-40) Lessons From The Felt.
Posted on 15. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 40 – The difference between massive success and totally busted is very little. It’s the small, positive things, done consistently that matter most. Lesson 39 – Age, looks, dress, style or any other observable condition…has very little, if anything, to do with how talented someone is. Lesson 38 – Sometimes…luck just trumps skill. And [...]
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The 40 Inch Jedi Returns. How Head Lice Rocked My World
Posted on 12. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Last week my son Brennan came down with a case of lice. We have no idea where he got it from. It could have been school. I could have been trying on Halloween masks. Who knows? If you have never had to deal with this crap, then you have no idea. It’s rough. The medical [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 31-35) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 35 – One thing you can be sure of, the house always wins. Find ways to be on the supplier side of trends rather than just a participant. Lesson 34 – How you posture yourself has the biggest impact on the other players in the game. Always move confidently. Lesson 33 – The final [...]
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Life According To Poker (Lessons 26-30) Lessons From The Felt
Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by Keith O'Brien.
Lesson 30 – Sometimes, folding is the best option. Lesson 29 – Although often intense, it’s important to remember that it is just a game. Lesson 28 – Learning to know when someone is telling the truth will save you lots of heartache and money. Lesson 27 – At any time, you should be ready [...]
