I've Gone Pantsless
Sort of.I just have a guest post over on the blog, Life Without Pants. And I think you should go read it now.
View ArticleHow Long is the Middle?
Here's a quick thought about getting through the middle part of what you're doing. The 'middle' is difficult, because we never know how long it will last. We usually have a good idea what starting...
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Business Lessons from a Half-Marathon: Hurrying Up to Wait
I ran half-marathon number three of 2009 (in my Swiftwick socks, of course) a few weeks ago. I returned to Disney World to do so, which always puts on a good race with a fast course and a fun time (you...
View ArticleWhen the Movement Becomes Mainstream, the Revolution Has Begun
I've got a guest post up today over at Ruby Ku's blog, I Care.Here's a snippet:Therefore, revolutions either happen with you or to you. If you're the peasants in 19th century France, you willfully...
View ArticleSocial Media and Arts Organizations
Yesterday, I performed on the stage of the Belcourt Theatre. This Nashville landmark has hosted the top musical acts, screened award-winning films and also served as a home for silent films and the...
View ArticleThinking About Having Fun - Video Post
This weekend, I spent most of the time at the Green Business and Living Summit and Expo.Cool People Care had a booth at the event. We also coordinated a scavenger hunt, brought a Nerf basketball hoop...
View ArticleA Legacy of Inclusion
A Legacy of Inclusion from Sam Davidson on Vimeo.Recently, I went to Miami University (in Ohio) to talk about New Day Revolution.The group I met with was housed in a building that was once part of the...
View ArticleI Know a Good Idea When...
For today's video installment, I take you inside a weekly staff meeting at Cool People Care.A few weeks ago, I discussed the idea of a suggestion room. For us, we always have good ideas flying around...
View ArticleHow I Get Stuff Done
I pack a lot into my week. I have to in order to get everything done.One way I make that happen is to find three good hours. I use this time to either work on things that aren't glamorous, or to spend...
View ArticleAsset or Liability? (Video post)
I'm starting to talk about social media more and more. Whether I'm presenting to nonprofits on what it is and how they can reach Generation Y with it, or I'm lecturing to future ministers about it,...
View ArticleWant Hope? (Video Post)
I was asked to submit an essay on hope for a book that's coming out next year. I have no idea if what I wrote will make it into the collection, but this was harder than I thought.I don't know why it...
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Don't Let Your Marriage Fail When Your Spouse Goes to Grad School
In two days, my wife finishes up her second master's degree. This one's in counseling. In some ways, I feel like I'm graduating on Friday. The past two years were downright hellacious at times, and...
View ArticleChange the World by Changing the Conversation [Video Post]
A few weeks ago, I went to visit my grandfather. During the visit, I went with him to his coffee club, which I've blogged about before.After that trip, a few college friends visited me. While we hung...
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Free Copies of My Book, New Day Revolution
Change agent Matt Cheuvront at Life Without Pants is helping sponsor a giveaway of New Day Revolution. All you have to do is blog about change this month. So, go do it.
View ArticleWhat did the 28-year-old say to the 23-year-old?
I don't know what sort of epiphany I had the other day, but this idea popped into my head: What would my 28-year-old self say to my 23-year-old self? Regardless of how old you are, I encourage everyone...
View ArticleWriting About Work and Life
I've got a blogging gig over at Corporate Idealist where I write about Work/Life Balance on Fridays.Here are my first three posts:How Important to You is 40 Hours?Do Vacations Add Balance?Work/Life...
View ArticlePlodding Along
Somewhere behind the north end zone (which is about mile 3.5 of my 6 mile loop), I wanted to stop. This sometimes happens – the wanting to stop running – especially when you're trying to run a...
View ArticleTell the Dream
Blogging (even video blogging) comes and goes for me these days. I rarely share links of interest here, instead doing it via Twitter.But, I don't find myself at a loss for creative output or for...
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I Left Church and Found Community
This post has nothing to do with my opinions of pipe organs. Nonetheless, my mother-in-law may still find it loathsome.After nearly three years visiting almost every place that serves Sunday breakfast...
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Work It on the Phone
I spend a few hours each day on the phone. It's how I do a lot of work - talking with clients, potential partners and even answering customer service calls for our online store. If you find yourself in...
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Generosity Is a Gift
At lunch today with Jen Gash, founder and executive director of Sweet Sleep, I heard the story of her recent trip to Uganda. It was the nonprofit's first trip to Africa, where they provided beds for...
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When I Found Out (my wife was pregnant)
When we thought we were pregnant, I had just finished eating a cupcake while watching Jim Rome.When we knew we were pregnant, I was in line at the post office.While shipping packages and pounding...
View ArticleGoing Out of Business - I'm Moving
That's right. The time has come. I'm out.This will be the last entry at SamDavidson.blogspot.com. From now on, everything else is over at the brand new SamDavidson.net.Here's the blog.Here's the RSS...
View ArticleJust a Friendly Reminder
I'm not here anymore. You need to check out the goodness at SamDavidson.net.
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