Sending rockets to space is a wild ride and incredibly difficult. For instance:  

I am updating a recent blog about an amazing woman who yesterday achieved a singular triumph! I first learned of the single sailor, around the World Golden Globe (sail boat) Race when my Key West friend Guy deBoer entered it.   The race started last year on the west coast of France on September 4th and we were there in beautiful Les Sables to see Guy off on his unique adventure.   Not only is the race solo, but it takes place in a 1968 (year of initial race) time warp, ie, no post 1968 technology is allowed. 

I was speaking to my ten year old grandson and we began to fantasize about a Time Machine that would allow us to travel in time and be the same age and be friends - rather than grandparent and grandson. We considered whether we should be his age or mine.

  We humans often seem to spend too much time looking for some deep meaning in life events when, in fact, things are often pretty simple and straight forward. Recently, I forgot to do something I usually do for someone.   

Jury duty that is.  Last week it was time to fulfill that dreaded jury duty requirement.  I had taken advantage of putting it off once but my time was up.  I had reluctantly cleared my calendar for the week and planned to be able to work remotely as much as possible.  

At a meeting I was at recently, a friend questioned whether we had used a certain technology and what everyone thought of it. I was embarrassed because I did not know what she was talking about. Happily, for me, others in the room also questioned what was being discussed.  

We often call our Gotham Network which hosts this blog a tribe.  The success of two meetings last  evidences that moniker.  I enjoyed two breakfast time networking meetings on successive mornings last week.  One meeting I chaired virtually; the other I participated in-person.  Each had its benefits.  I saw and interacted with people I enjoy, do some business with or refer business to, to just help or advise.  Both mornings I also met interesting professionals.  

I do it a lot and wonder if you do too. From golf swings, to clients, to important personal relationships I often reflect on them and find myself grateful. But sometimes I figuratively beat myself up. I’m probably my own toughest critic.   Self-reflection can take many forms, including journaling, meditation, and introspection. I don't journal but I know someone who does...every day (you do too:). I sometimes meditate but not while driving. Mostly I am quite introspective.