And So It Begins!

Taking chances can be exhilarating, frustrating and challenging.
I have taken my share of chances. Some were successful, some not so much!
The thing about taking chances is that there is always something to be learned.
Those lessons learned can be "ahh moments" of "yes I am that good" or "oh crap" that was a really bad idea.
I am hoping this new blog falls under the moment of "yes I am that good".
Or at the least, I succeed more than I fail. Either way, I hope to inspire some new habits for myself and others who may read these posts.

This blog is called "I Dare You" for a couple reasons. One of the first books I read on leadership was called I Dare You, by William H. Danforth (1870-1955). This little book had its intended impact on me it hooked me on leadership. I was awarded the book at the age of 14 years old. The intent of the award was to dare youth to be more for themselves and their communities.
Danforth's four-fold development was to Think Tall, Smile Tall, Live Tall, Stand Tall. Like many leadership writers, he encouraged the personal development of balancing and nurturing one's Physical, Mental, Social and Religious elements. My particular edition was published in 1976. I image today it would have been written as spiritual vs. religious. Making it more "PC".  My copy has held a prominent place at my desk ever since I received it. With the exception of when it was water damaged in a cross country move in my early 20's. The book is a little tattered and wrinkled from the water damage, but still very usable and holds all the wisdom it did since it's original publication. Which is a little like me from years of success and failures.

My I Dare You blog will be based on my success and failures. Stories on personal and professional life, leadership, family, current affairs. Some posts may be very serious others more about entertaining.  Today, I blog to dare to inspire, teach, train and entertain and if I am truly successful leave a little wisdom on those reading each post.