Consumer Escapes - Witnessing Perfection

I was playing a USTA league tennis match on Wednesday evening. After the match, which we lost 10-8 in the third set tiebreaker, we were commiserating about costly line calls. As we usually do after a match. While driving home at 11:30 p.m. sports talk radio (in fact every radio station) was overrun with discussion of Armando Galarraga's "purr-fect game." I don't need to add to the maelstrom but I can sure be a proud Detroiter in the aftermath of the situation.

I tip my Old English "D" hat to Armando Gallaraga, Jim Leyland, the Detroit Tigers organization, Tigers fans, and GM for handling this situation in a manner that defines class and understanding; whatever the commissioner of baseball decides. Too often damage is done with anger and rock throwing. Instead we'll remember how Armando threw his fastball and slider on a glorious evening as he drives off into a Michigan sunset in high style with his head held high ...

Consumer Escapes - Great Tool for Goal Setting

A few weeks ago while running the Mississauga Marathon I came across an energetic, borderline crazed group at roughly mile 19. They were dressed alike in black clothing under a tent with a lululemon banner. I knew from reading about lululemon that they are a Canadian-based company with a unique culture. I witnessed that culture first-hand and their support stuck with me. (It didn't hurt that they were a very attractive group of supporters.)

I visited their website and discovered an interesting tool there called Goaltender. Here's what they say about that microsite.

There is no manual for life. Who you are, where you go, and how soon you get there is up to you. Goal setting is a tool that helps you get what you want out of life. It's that simple.

Just as there is no right way to live, there is no right way to determine your goals. The lululemon goaltender site takes you step by step through the process of goal setting, so that you create goals that are powerful and meaningful to you.

While this reminds me of Franklin Covey training from years ago I may try it in preparation for my next race and other goals.