Thanksgiving Video from Alex Karis

Alex Karis (you can find him at his Hurricane of Gratitude Facebook Group and on Twitter) of Corpus Christi, TX created this thanksgiving video thanking me for value I’ve contributed to him and others. Very humbling! I’m so appreciative of Alex’s creative efforts to shoot and publish this video on Facebook.

If I may be so bold as to leverage this into a lesson for not-for-profit and business groups, it’s that prior to June 2008, Alex and I didn’t know each other. Alex found my LIVE video broadcasts - he especially liked my "Bordercast" episode - and proceeded to follow, connect and dialog with me since then. It has been less than 5 months and this video above is the 2nd video he has created to "share me" with his audience, his "tribe".

If there are some questions you could ask yourself, these may help…

"How am I engaging my audience?"

"How are you engaging your future audience-to-be?"

"What kind of value are you investing in them?"

"What are you doing today to inspire and motivate your future "evangelists"?"

Thanks Alex! U ROCK!

Sorry Jack. I Love You.

Sarah and I returned from our "date day". We have a weekly date night, but this was a full "date day", very refreshing. Had a fabulous sushi lunch with Peter Marshall and Trilby Jeeves, then Mondo Gelato’s for ice cream.

Our evening plans included dinner at my favorite restaurant, Banana Leaf, then to a theatre play at the Granville Island Stage, showcasing "Tuesdays With Morrie". Tickets were a Christmas gift from Sarah.

I love the book "Tuesdays With Morrie". Experiencing it and seeing it come to life on stage was brilliant. Emotional, inspiring, motivating. I cried quietly in my seat at the end of Act 1. "Morrie" reminded me of my old friend, Jack Burket. Funny, witty, always joking, very wise, but Jack Burket died of cancer earlier this year.

In the lobby, the crew had placed a "Who Is The Morrie In Your Life?" board. Below is a photo of the board and the card I wrote and stuck on it.

This night has been life-changing, mind-altering. I could’ve been a "Mitch" for my own "Morrie" but I opted out. I did not make a friend a priority, did not visit him often, and now it’s too late. This bites!

I recommend you see the production if you have the opportunity. Definitely read the book.

Re-learnt and refreshed many important life lessons tonight, which will be transparent in my personal and business life, starting today.

Who is the Morrie in your life? Instead of waiting, why don’t you share with them today, this moment, what you would say to them if this is the last day you’ll ever see them again.

And to all my friends & colleagues, here at my blog, on Facebook and Twitter - thank you. I appreciate you.

Sushi and Gelato with Peter Marshall & Trilby Jeeves

What a treat! Sarah and I had lunch with Peter Marsall (ActionCutPrint.com; Twitter buddy @bcfilmmaker) & Trilby Jeeves (BuffooneryWorkshops.com, Twitter buddy @tjbuffoonery) at Tan Po Po Sushi, Vancouver, for lunch, followed by crazy amazing gelato at Mondo Gelato.

My Family Playing In The Snow

During the one snow fall this Christmas 2007 before it quickly melted away the next day, my family took advantage of this time to sled down a little neighbourhood hill, along with other families in the area. Lots of fun!

Humbled By Your Story

Thanksgiving Video - What Are You Thankful For?

Hi friends, over this past weekend, Sarah (my wife) was at a retreat, and I was left at home to be Mr. Mom. Missing my wife terribly along with playing card and board games with my children gave me an insight.

It dawned on me that I take my most precious treasures - my family, my health, my journey - often times for granted.

That’s when an idea struck - and this video is the result of it. If you’re familiar with what I produce, this is a departure from the style of videos you’re used to seeing on this blog. This video is the path less traveled for me. It’s not about new media training. It’s not about creating a personal family video.

It’s one for you.

And for me, as a reminder to remember and reflect. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it. I would love to hear your thoughts & feedback at AreYouThankful.com. Thank you.

Time-Out for Half Hour Huddle, Time-In for Anniversary

Hey folks, thanks for your support of our weekly "Half Hour Huddles". I appreciate your support, taking the time to jump in the Live sessions, and your honest feedback. It’s been incredibly rewarding and encouraging for me, to say the least.

I’m taking a 2 week time-out from our Huddles, as Sarah and I are taking our own time-out to enjoy each other, in celebrating our 12th year anniversary - WHOOHOO! When I return, I’m headed to speak at the BlogWorldExpo conference.

I’ll catch you mid-November, and will continue to post new and exciting and profitable discoveries here at ShermanLive.com.

Cheers! ~ Sherman Hu

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"It’s not what you know, it’s HU you know" ~ Sherman Hu