1. He is a man of his word and keeps his commitments.
2. He is generous with everything he has been blessed with, and lives life with an open hand.
3. He is incredibly good looking, and he passed those genes on to his sons.
Happy fathers day Dad!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Fathers Day
Man I suck at blogging lately, but I figured there is no day like fathers day for getting back on the horse. My Dad is definitely one man very worthy of a blog post. I have a list of about a hundred things that makes my Dad a great Dad, and I figured I would share the top 3:
1. He is a man of his word and keeps his commitments.
2. He is generous with everything he has been blessed with, and lives life with an open hand.
3. He is incredibly good looking, and he passed those genes on to his sons.
Happy fathers day Dad!
1. He is a man of his word and keeps his commitments.
2. He is generous with everything he has been blessed with, and lives life with an open hand.
3. He is incredibly good looking, and he passed those genes on to his sons.
Happy fathers day Dad!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hemophilia Coastal Ride For Zach
I know it has been awhile since I have blogged, and for that, I apologize.
My good friend Bobby is embarking on a bike trip across California this summer for a great cause and and I wanted to take a quick opportunity to share it with you. He made a video explaining what it is all about. You can watch it, or visit http://www.myworshiprevolution.com/bobbym/coastalrace09.html to get more info.
Good Luck Bobby!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Catalyst: TOMS Shoes
I got the opportunity to hear Blake Mycoskie speak at the Catalyst conference last week. It is really inspiring to hear about people being successful while making the world a better place. I really enjoyed the ATT commercial.
More on the Catalyst Conference to come.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Catalyst 09 Day 1
Wow. The first day of catalyst was amazing. By the sounds of things, the lab day doesn't even compare to the main session days, so today should be even better.
One of the highlights from yesterday was a lab I attended by Rick Yamamoto entitled "Becoming an Expert". The topic of expertise is really interesting to me given that technology today has allowed us all to become experts at everything, while being an expert at nothing at all.
We talked about the two models for strategic thinking, managerial vs. entrepreneurial, and how to achieve expertise. Did you you know that on average, it takes about 10,000 hours or 10 years of deliberate practice to become an expert. Bobby Fisher took about 9 years, while Tiger Woods took about 15 years.
All in all, I really enjoyed yesterday, and am really looking forward to today.
One of the highlights from yesterday was a lab I attended by Rick Yamamoto entitled "Becoming an Expert". The topic of expertise is really interesting to me given that technology today has allowed us all to become experts at everything, while being an expert at nothing at all.
We talked about the two models for strategic thinking, managerial vs. entrepreneurial, and how to achieve expertise. Did you you know that on average, it takes about 10,000 hours or 10 years of deliberate practice to become an expert. Bobby Fisher took about 9 years, while Tiger Woods took about 15 years.
All in all, I really enjoyed yesterday, and am really looking forward to today.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Catalyst 09
I made the trek down south with some friends from church to attend the Catalyst 09 Conference at Mariners Church. Needless to say I am really looking forward to this. Today's session consists of a couple of lab sessions they are calling origins. The one I am looking forward to the most is called "Conscious Capitalism: Blending Business, Passion, and Giving Back".
I'll try to keep you updated on all the events here if I can find spare time in between all the fun and interesting events. You can also keep up with whats happening on my twitter @ryanlipert.
I'll try to keep you updated on all the events here if I can find spare time in between all the fun and interesting events. You can also keep up with whats happening on my twitter @ryanlipert.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Condom Sales Experiencing Strong Growth!?!
I read an interesting article today in "The Week" today about the recent strength of condom sales despite the economic downturn. No Pun Intended.
One might expect that with the economic problems we are experiencing today, you might expect condom sales to go down like everything else. In addition, the gloomy economy could have adverse affects on peoples sex drives.
But in fact, it is quite the opposite. There has recently been a surge in condom purchases, and forecast don't show it slowing down.
Many have speculated as to why this is the case. Some argue that it is these hard times that people turn to their romantic relationships to ease the pain and stress of the economic downturn. With people loosing their jobs and their homes, they are turning to sex for comfort.
I would tend to think that there is a more economic rationale for the increased condom sales. Quite frankly, an unexpected pregnancy in uncertain economic times is much more devastating than it would been during financial booms. As the economy begins to slide, an unexpected child could be very expensive.
One might expect that with the economic problems we are experiencing today, you might expect condom sales to go down like everything else. In addition, the gloomy economy could have adverse affects on peoples sex drives.
But in fact, it is quite the opposite. There has recently been a surge in condom purchases, and forecast don't show it slowing down.
Many have speculated as to why this is the case. Some argue that it is these hard times that people turn to their romantic relationships to ease the pain and stress of the economic downturn. With people loosing their jobs and their homes, they are turning to sex for comfort.
I would tend to think that there is a more economic rationale for the increased condom sales. Quite frankly, an unexpected pregnancy in uncertain economic times is much more devastating than it would been during financial booms. As the economy begins to slide, an unexpected child could be very expensive.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Fair Tax
I finished a book a few weeks back that everyone should read. It is called "Fair Tax" and it is basically all about getting rid our our current tax system and replacing it with a national sales tax.
Although the idea is pretty radical, it makes perfect sense. At the heart of the argument in favor of this change, is the fact that it only taxes people when they spend money, and by default encourages people to save their money.
You should all go to the wikipedia site or web page. Both have wonderful information on them and can do the topic more justice.
Although the idea is pretty radical, it makes perfect sense. At the heart of the argument in favor of this change, is the fact that it only taxes people when they spend money, and by default encourages people to save their money.
You should all go to the wikipedia site or web page. Both have wonderful information on them and can do the topic more justice.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Hawaii
I'm back in the game, at least for today.
I had the awesome opportunity last week to go visit my good friend James in Hawaii. Needless to say it was amazing. Warm weather and warm water. Surfed, hiked, snorkeled, saw the sights, and much more.
The highlight of the trip had to be hiking to Maunawili Waterfall, which also happens to be the location where part of the Jason Mraz Video "I'm Yours" was filmed. Good stuff.
I had the awesome opportunity last week to go visit my good friend James in Hawaii. Needless to say it was amazing. Warm weather and warm water. Surfed, hiked, snorkeled, saw the sights, and much more.
The highlight of the trip had to be hiking to Maunawili Waterfall, which also happens to be the location where part of the Jason Mraz Video "I'm Yours" was filmed. Good stuff.
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