I was in a great season of life. As an FDNY Firefighter in New York City, I was living the dream! On September 11, 2001, I awoke in my Staten Island apartment ready to enjoy a day off. Forty-five minutes later, my phone rang, “Mike, turn on the TV! A plane hit the Trade Center!!” Watching the news, I then called my Dad. “Dad!! Wherever you are, get in front of a TV. … [Read more...]
Get In-Powered!: The Imperfection About Your Perfection
This morning, someone approached me at Starbucks and told me, "Edward, it is hard to change because, as humans, we are not perfect.” She was alluding to my last article about if we can really change the way we are. Let me ask you: Do you think you are not perfect? If so, what would be different if you believed otherwise? Would you take more risks, believe more in yourself … [Read more...]
Creator Mindset: Creating Meaning
Often times, I work with executives or companies who have met most of their goals and aspirations. They are already captains of industries, steadfast in the apogee of their careers. Sure, there is always somewhere to improve, something to get better at. But these are by and large folks who have achieved success and in some cases have built fortunes as well. It is far too … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
Becoming A Person of Focus Matthew Emmons is an American rifle shooter. In the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Matthew was on his way to winning his second gold medal. In fact, he was so far ahead of the competition that all he had to do was hit the target anywhere he wanted and he still would have won his second gold medal. As Matthew took aim, like he always … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Aaron Virgilio
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]