"What would make their day? Which mall will have the smallest crowds? How much do I want to spend? When can I find time in my schedule to go purchase a gift?" All things that cross one's mind when buying a gift... However, I learned something last weekend and that is, sometimes, the best gift … Continue reading Presence: The Best Gift You Can Give
Mike’s Mailbag: Week 5, 2016
Top of the mornin' amigos! My snowpants are on and I'm about to dive into some powder (no joke - check it out below) at Big White so with that in mind, let's get down to business. Week 5, let's spin it! When Larry Fink speaks, people should probably listen. One might say he is … Continue reading Mike’s Mailbag: Week 5, 2016
Mike’s Mailbag: Week 4, 2016
Top O' The Mornin' Muchachos, What a week it has been... There seemingly could not be any more tossed in the Canadian political and economic blender. Mayors sticking their nose in federal politics and lobbing verbal grenades across the country. Trudeau and Notley continue to take heat for their every move. The Alberta Royalty Review … Continue reading Mike’s Mailbag: Week 4, 2016
Mike’s Mailbag: Week 3, 2016
Rise & Shine My Fellow Amigos, I learned a lot this week but 3 things in particular. The power of social media, the power of planting ideas, and most importantly, I learned that there are many other passionate Albertans out there, who like myself, are not looking to cry foul and engage in deliberately divisive … Continue reading Mike’s Mailbag: Week 3, 2016
Mike’s Mailbag: Week 2, 2016
Buenos Dias Amigos, Pretty amped to fire up the first actual Mailbag of 2016 this morning! Piter' pater, let's get at' er! In my first editorial piece of the year, I take a crack breaking down a few misconceptions and lessons we can learn from the current situation we find ourselves in as Albertans. The … Continue reading Mike’s Mailbag: Week 2, 2016
Coffeetalk: Episode 1 with Cam McDonald
I recently sat down with an old university friend and roommate of mine at Dalhousie for breakfast in Calgary while we were both on our way through town. Cam McDonald. Dalhousie graduate 14'. Serial entrepreneur. Co-Founder of Sage Mixology. Here's what he had to say... Tell us a little about each of the 3 products … Continue reading Coffeetalk: Episode 1 with Cam McDonald
2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Mailbag Articles
1. Don't Care About People, Care For People - Chris Ackroyd 2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** - Mark Manson (reader discretion advised - not for the faint of heart) 3. Is Helicopter Parenting Ruining Our Children - Emma Brown 4. Life Lessons From a Navy Seal - William H. McRaven (access … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Mailbag Articles
2015 Year in Review: Top 10 “Thought Provoking” Pieces
1. Wanderers - The Most Amazing 3 Minute Clip You'll Ever Watch 2. Stuart Scott - Gone But Never Forgotten 3. Oprah's Perspective on Tackling Life 4. The Chinese Farmer 5. 100% Accountability. 0% Excuses. 6. A Sign That Every Interesting Cafe Should Have... 7. Selfie Sticks: What Is Wrong With People? 8. Matthew McConaghey … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review: Top 10 “Thought Provoking” Pieces
2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Inspiring Video Clips
1. The World's First Bilateral Hand Transplant 2. Tom Brokaw Explains Canada To Americans 3. Stephen Brunt Closing Olympic Video Essay 4. Angel Collinson: The Greatest Lines Ever Skied in Alaska? 5. 1000 Musicians Play Foo-Fighters "Learn To Fly" 6. The Craftsmanship of Hand Made Scandanavian Knives 7. The Most Inspired Haka Ever? 8. Migrations: … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Inspiring Video Clips
2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Comedic Clips
1. CBC Saskatchewan Weather Rant 2. Get Your Head Out Of The Gutter, Tom! 3. The Ultimate British Stag Recap 4. The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need 5. Vintage Larry David on SNL 6. The Best Karaoke Performance Of All Time? 7. John Oliver on Canadian Politics 8. Nature Is Neat! 9. Under The … Continue reading 2015 Year in Review: Top 10 Comedic Clips