This past weekend I participated in the Push0r Mitchel Apple Triathlon. It wasn’t my first such event, but it was by far my favorite triathlon I have ever experienced. The Main reason this triathlon was so special was that it was the first time I participated with my niece and nephew. Both Zal and Natasha [...]
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Pushor Mitchel Apple Triathlon A Great Success With My Niece And Nephew
Posted on 27 August 2010.
Posted in Children/Youth, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks1 Comment
Road Trip With My Niece And Nephew
Posted on 25 August 2010.
The day I have been waiting for has finally arrived! When those two little people ran through the airport doors, their smiles alone took my breath away. Today was the first day of a three week journey with my niece and nephew–and what an adventure it was. We woke up in Banff at 6:00 AM [...]
Posted in Children/Youth, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks5 Comments
My First Half-Ironman In Oliver
Posted on 11 June 2010.
5 days of training, a weeks rest and I was ready to take on the challenge of my first half-Ironman in Oliver. There I stood with over a 1000 competitors, nervous, overwhelmed but excited. Excited to walk into a situation where I know the only way I will finish is to dig deep within and [...]
Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Inspirational, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks41 Comments
I Am Rich With Simple Treasures
Posted on 16 March 2010.
Have you ever just sat there on a calm peaceful day and out of nowhere comes a gust of wind that scatters all that is around you? That is what my 2010 has felt like, a tornado that came around the corner to ignite my senses and remind me that I am alive. This year [...]
Posted in Inspirational, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks, Spiritual Awareness13 Comments
Valentine’s Day Is About…
Posted on 14 February 2010.
There are so many opinions about Valentine’s Day. It is too commercialized, too many expectations, its beautiful, there is a lot of love, it’s not real… Valentines should be what you and your loved ones like it to be. That is all that matters. If it is important to her than it should be important [...]
Posted in Relationships, Sarkari Speaks8 Comments
The Biggest Error You Can Make In Launching Any Strategy For Your Product Or Service
Posted on 07 February 2010.
I recently discovered that I had made one of the biggest errors one can make when forecasting any strategy for your product or service. When it comes to our products or services, we are more attached to the value of them then our own clients are. That being said there are times that there is [...]
Posted in Business, Entrepreneur, Marketing and Branding, Sarkari Speaks1 Comment
Ron Russell You Will Be Missed But Never Forgotten
Posted on 06 February 2010.
I never would have imagined that the man I was about to meet in the next few minutes would have impacted me for a lifetime. It was obvious that this man had gained the respect and love of those around him. Walking through the offices for the first time, it was even more true that [...]
Posted in Sarkari Speaks8 Comments
There Is Always Enough Time For You Grandma
Posted on 09 January 2010.
Here I am in Florida thinking I was going to enjoy the heat and they seem to have a cold front not seen since the 70′s. Instead of starting my runs and swimming during my spare time, I was perfecting my coffee drinking at different Cafe’s. Today I was at the Panera Bread, a place [...]
Posted in Relationships, Sarkari Speaks5 Comments
My Christmas Eve On The Streets Of Vancouver
Posted on 01 January 2010.
This year my Christmas Eve was filled with more adventure than I ever expected. Infact, this is my 4th year spending Christmas Eve on the streets and it has always been the greatest life lessons but never have I faced such adventures. My last great awareness experience taught me the valuable lesson of respect in [...]
Posted in Business, Inspirational, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks20 Comments
Who’s Angel Will You Be This Christmas?
Posted on 18 December 2009.
Everywhere I turn I hear Christmas music. At first it seemed like a shock to my system and before I knew it I not only expected it but looked forward to it as it got me into the Christmas Spirit. This is the time of the year where we feel it has snuck up on [...]
Posted in Inspirational, Sarkari Speaks10 Comments
Creating A Corporate Strategy Without Paralysis By Analysis – Igor Ansoff
Posted on 10 December 2009.
One of the most critical elements of growing a business for the long term is knowing how to strategically plan for or make decisions about the future. Igor Ansoff born 1918 in Russia is considered the grandfather of Corporate Strategy. Igor identified 4 standard types of Corporate Decisions – Which I believe stand the test [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Sarkari Speaks4 Comments
Hurry Up And Make A Decision Already – Understanding Personalities
Posted on 07 December 2009.
The majority of our day is spent trying to communicate our message or to understand the relevance of a message from others. The question we need to consider is how many hours a day do we waste in frustration and ineffectiveness because we do not seem to be able to get on the “same page” [...]
Posted in Business, Leadership, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks7 Comments
My Surf Board Taught Me The Most Critical Lesson
Posted on 30 November 2009.
What a perfect moment I experienced today. We were sitting on our surfboards waiting for the next magical wave as the sun was blaring on our sore muscles. Just as I thought to myself of jumping into the water to cool my body off, we started to experience sun showers. And than there it was [...]
Posted in Business, Inspirational, Relationships, Sarkari Speaks13 Comments
“You Do Not Seem To Understand What I Am Saying”
Posted on 20 November 2009.
“You do not seem to understand what I am trying to say” Is the comment I heard a daughter tell her mother while I was reading my book at the coffee shop. Their conversation reminded me of some of the other comments we hear or say in our personal or professional relationships. “You are just [...]
Posted in Sarkari Speaks4 Comments
Okanagan Kelowna Event With Fred Sarkari A Great Success – 5 Key Message Takeaways
Posted on 07 November 2009.
I have to start by saying I am so so so grateful for all the people that supported this event. It was a pleasant surprise to have close to 200 people come to the event. We have received so many emails from people saying they had a great time; full of education, networking and some [...]
Posted in Relationships, Sarkari Speaks50 Comments
Without Love, Freedom Is Nothing More Than An Idea.
Posted on 29 October 2009.
I went for a walk by the water to clear my mind and start the day with clarity and awareness. Have you ever taken the time to watch the sun glisten over a calm lake, watching every ray bounce off the water. Walking by trees and noticing the intricate shapes and colors of the bark [...]
Posted in Sarkari Speaks, Spiritual Awareness6 Comments
How My 10 Km Run Turned Into A 42 Km Marathon
Posted on 13 October 2009.
How my 10 km run turned into a 42 km marathon. All I can say is OUCH! The BMO marathon was last Sunday. Taking a break from running for a while due to a calf injury, I intended to do the 10 km run last Sunday. The longest distance I have ever ran is 14 [...]
Posted in Health, Inspirational, Sarkari Speaks7 Comments
A Child & A Homeless Person Asked Me The Same Question About Thanksgiving
Posted on 12 October 2009.
This weekend a homeless person and a child asked me the same critical question about Thanksgiving. – I sat there on the street and shared a meal with the homeless man. This man was more cheerful and happy than most people I know with an abundance in their lives. I was amazed to hear of [...]
Posted in Sarkari Speaks, Spiritual Awareness2 Comments
You Can't Do Anything About The Length Of Your Life…
Posted on 04 September 2009.
I received this email from a dear friend this morning. She could not have picked a more perfect time. I was having one of those mornings where you lose sight of the moment and your focus expands to the finish line of your tasks at hand. Thank you for shaking my state of mind and [...]
Posted in Inspirational Quotes, Sarkari Speaks3 Comments
My Experience At The Kelowna Apple Triathlon
Posted on 28 August 2009.
I can now see why they say the Apple Triathlon is the most respected Olympic Distance triathlon in all of Canada, where even our world class OLYMPIC Athletes come to race at this event. Simon Whitfield, kyle Jones, Paul Tichelarr, Lauren Groves, Kathy Tremblay. Karina Clark, 3 time world champion triathlete, said it best “Of the [...]
Posted in Health, Sarkari Speaks2 Comments
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