Alan’s Quest

I've just returned from my third trip to the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Speakers Association, one of my very favorite chapters among 50 such appearances I've made. Great people, wonderful hospitality, and a lot of class. You see me with

I'm blessed because people from all over the world write to me daily. This one started me off excellently this morning: Alan: I have to tell you that I read your newsletter every month

Ironically enough, on a day in which the New York Times runs an article highlighting the popularity of vanity publishing—self-publishing a book—which on average generates sales of 150 books in total, per author, it also dutifully records the death of

I conducted the first Self-Esteem Workshop earlier this week in Rhode Island. The other session is taking place in Dublin, Ireland, on February 3-4: http://www.summitconsulting.com/self_esteem_workshop_dublin.html The population was entrepreneurial: consultants, speakers, facilitators, coaches, and a singer/songwriter. Here are some learning points

Tomorrow is the greatest of the secular holidays in the United States, and I want to be among the first to wish everyone in my community the ability to engage in a peaceful contemplation of all that we have to

• The Chinese women deserved to win the gymnastics gold, the Americans simply choked. • Those Chinese gymnasts have not yet seen 16, I don't care what their passports say. • Michael Phelps is impressive because of what he can do under