In this episode, Blaine discusses the myth of the first Thanksgiving dinner and how cleaning is an act of thanksgiving, or an opportunity to give thanks for all the we have. Blaine tells a couple stories about how doing what might ordinarily be considered drudgery is actually an opportunity to give thanks.

In this episode, Blaine talks about what happens when the passion for doing something fades or disappears and what to do about it. Blaine discusses discipline and motivation and in what order those things need to be to be successful in anything!

Make your vocation your vacation Mark Twain said! Yeah right! How many people can actually say that was a possibility? And what are the dangers of making your vocation your vacation? Listen in to find out!

In this episode Blaine talks about an aspect of leadership he learned while carrying the bags of a Zen master. Blaine discusses how he learned the lessons of servant leadership without knowing he was actually learning! 

Blaine shares a story about his life as 'otomo', or servant to an Aikido and Zen Master, and how the lessons he was learning along the way set the foundation for what would become a lifelong study of leadership principles and practices.  

Grab a note pad and pen and take some notes on this one because they're lessons that cross all boundaries and industries!