Inspiration

The New iPad: A Graphics Powerhouse

Posted on March 9, 2012 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

As the new iPad was announced earlier this week, I was watching the live blogs about the new features it would include. The pundits and rumor blogs were pretty accurate this time. The new iPad 3 features… Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 Resolution (WOW!) A5X Processor with Quad Core Graphics iSight5 Megapixel Rear Facing [...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, iPad, Video Tagged: advanced graphics, amazing pictures, apple inc., apple tv, graphics, graphics software, imovie, ipad, iphoto, itunes, photographer, quad core, video editing software

The Hidden Secret of Toastmasters

Posted on December 14, 2011 Written by John Richardson 4 Comments

I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International since 1996. In that time I’ve seen hundreds of speeches, table topics and evaluations. I’ve seen major transformations in people’s speaking ability and leadership skills while I’ve met some of the most interesting and motivated people on the planet. Toastmasters is a great place to… Learn how to [...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Leadership, Presentation, Speaking, Success Tagged: clubs, hidden secrets, human interest, ice breaker, Leadership, leadership experience, local club, public speaking, table topic, toastmaster, toastmasters, toastmasters international, world class

Electronics To Buy Your Wife for Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2011 Written by John Richardson 3 Comments

I’m a guy. I like electronic gadgets. My eyes glow at the latest big screen TV, video game or computer. I love to hang out in Best Buy or Costco and peruse the electronics aisle. Unfortunately, my wife doesn’t share the same passion. She likes strange things like chocolate, flowers, and jewelry. Things I can’t [...]

Filed Under: blog, Influence, Inspiration, iPad, Opportunity, Technology Tagged: apple ipad, apple store, Christmas, electronic gadgets, electronics, gifts, gifts christmas, guy, smart phones, starbucks, to buy, video games, wife, your wife

Do You Give a DAM About Your Life?

Posted on November 4, 2011 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

When you wake up in he morning, do you feel energized to face the day, or are you beat down, going through the motions? Is there excitement in your life? Are you looking forward to something, or are you just letting life happen, one mundane task after the other? The real question is… Do you [...]

Filed Under: blog, Determination, Goal Setting, Goals, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development Tagged: actions, change, changing your life, dream, dreams, Goal Setting, life, life happens, Motivation, personal life, take action, Time Management

Perception and Apple

Posted on October 7, 2011 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

This was a tough week for Apple Inc. On Tuesday, new CEO Tim Cook took the reigns, and led us through 90 minutes of build up about an iPhone that was brand new inside, but the same on the outside. The only difference was a little S after the name. We all waited for the [...]

Filed Under: blog, Inspiration, Purpose, Technology Tagged: steve jobs

Focus: A Tribute to Steve Jobs

Posted on October 6, 2011 Written by John Richardson 2 Comments

Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computer, died yesterday. He was 56 years old and he left behind an amazing array of creations that we never knew we wanted until his company created them. Steve had amazing drive and intelligence, but he was truly gifted in one area. He knew how to focus. He knew [...]

Filed Under: Career, Inspiration, Leadership, Technology Tagged: apple computer, steve jobs