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Sunday Musings: Chris Anderson's Game Changers
Wired's Chris Anderson talks about what he thinks is the 'sleeper' game changer today.
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Five most influential people in my life
Got this idea from James Gardner and thought I'd follow his lead to starting this new meme.  Who would I classify as the 5 most influential people in my life? Hmmm....tough tough question but let me try.
1a) Father AKA Henry Garland  - I'm wired like my Dad.  Stubborn, constantly distracted, surprisingly sensitive at times, and a 100% entrepreneur at heart.  He set the bar high.  I have learned from his successes in business and as equally as important, his mistakes, and for that I'm incredibly grateful.Â
1b) Mother AKA Roz Garland - (sidebar: I know, I know, parents are so cliche but it's true.) My mom and I have always had a strained relationship but I would say that is because we're so much alike. We're equally stubborn, a bit dramatic at times, and always striving for absolute perfection. My mom has taught tons of great things from my love of the arts, design, music, and doing the things that make you happy.
2) Michael Gerber (author of E-Myth) - I obviously don't know Michael but his book changed me when I read it. Â It was the clarity that many people are looking for in regards to building a business. Â Now with that said, I don't believe everything he says but I definitely think his organizational approach has effective be as a CEO.
3) Dr. Lori Byers AKA college professor - Lori was easily the most influential teacher of my life. Â She was my Communications professor from UNT. Â She was able to take us out of our selfish, holier-than-thou perspectives and made consider other options. Â From demographics, to gender, to cultural and religious differences. Â She always lead classes by getting out of the way and allowing us to find our own opinions instead of buying into hers. Â She's a gem.
4) Courtney Treadaway - Court is an old old friend of mine. Â He's also been a best friend/co-worker/roommate/employee too. Â My parents originally didn't think Court was a good influence on me but turned out to be the most positive while growing up. Court has a pretty amazing story in his own right but his/our battles along the way have taught me the priority of things.
5) Al Gore - The vice-president? Well not really him specifically but what I really mean is what Al Gore helped get started. Â The Internet has connected me with new insights and perspectives from people around the globe that without it, I would never have even consider. Â People like Larry Lessig, Chris Anderson (Wired), Chris Anderson (TED curator), Clay Shirky, John Battelle, Tara Hunt, Ryan Carson, Jason Fried, Kevin Rose, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, Malcolm Gladwell, Craig Newmark, Jeff Bezos, Jason Calacanis and so so SO many more. Â They have all been influences in my life sorry that I cheated there but if you want to single one person out (jokingly), I'd say Al Gore.
Pass it on. Â Who are the 5 most influential people in your life?
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2009
We headed to Albuquerque this weekend for the international balloon fiesta they have there every October. Â It's was a ton of fun and the girls had their heads on a swivel with all the balloons that were there. Â We went Friday morning to one of the 'special shapes' launches. Â It's an amazing feeling being in the middle of literally hundreds of ballonists launching their 'birds'. Â We also spent the entire next day at the Albuquerque Zoo & Aquarium, another fun field trip.Â
If you haven't been to Albuquerque sometime, I'd recommend it and definitely bring the kiddos. Â Here's the pics from the weekend:
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