I am Gold! What a great feeling! A few weeks later I find out that Guinness doesn’t think my effort is worthy of recognition (after all, it is not the “Most hand claps in 24 hours” record). But, I have a new mission in life. To be the best I can be—in all aspects of my life. If I simply put forth the same effort I did on this trip, then I can achieve all of the goals that I have for my life.
Gonzo’s Great Gold Quest: Delta Airlines and Me
I am going to get on a plane in Atlanta on December 15 and fly to LAX airport (1941 miles). Then, I am going to return to Atlanta an hour later (1941 miles). And after I get to Atlanta? I am going to do it again! 3882 miles! That is 7,664 miles in a 24 hour period… All in a quest for gold – nd to get out of a rut!
A Focus on Strengths or Weaknesses?
Do you know more about your gadgets than your brain?
Troy Stende’s Orientation with a Passion
Troy Stende recently returned from what he calls ‘a crazy and amazing orientation tour.’ He visited 11 states in 15 days like a rock star on a mini tour… but without all the partying. His life is an example of one of the things he advises students to do, “Find something you love and do it with passion!”
Serving during Welcome Week at Cuyahoga Community College
This blog is not about any of those programs, but, rather, about what I did on my “off” day in Cleveland on Thursday, September 10. It was really awesome for me to be called on to serve and to dive in and do it and have fun. I believe that service to others is one of the most valuable things we can do.
What are the 3 Qualities of a Good Student Leader?
That’s the question I asked Dave Kelly, America’s Student Leadership Trainer. He’s been working with student leaders for 30 years – since the days he was a student leader himself. He keeps in touch and up to date by continuing to work with students clubs and organizations on college campuses and through his volunteer work with Kiwanis and their college branch, Circle K. Drawing on his relationship with thousands of students and student-led organizations across the country, here’s what he thinks are the three essential qualities of a good student leader.
Tummy HA HA… Laugh your way to team building
Dave ‘Gonzo’ Kelly took this video in Orlando in July, 2009 during a leadership retreat for the SGA leaders of four of Valencia Community College’s campuses. This is a team building exercise called “Tummy HA HA”. It is a fun activity that helps with a number of the steps or “building blocks” in team building.
The secret to a long and happy life…according to Dr. Andy
I truly value the opinion of elders because they’ve been there and done that and have such a different perspective. I noticed an older gentleman dancing to his heart’s content. I’m sure he was in his 70s, but the energy he exuded was so youthful.I asked him what was his secret for a long and happy life. His advice was simple and profound:

