Author Archives: Ed Turi

It’s Your Garage Moment…. Enjoy it.

How many times have you heard about a business being started out of someone’s garage? When I first graduated from college I worked for Russ Berrie, the stuffed animal company. Russ Berrie, the founder, started the company out of his … Continue reading

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Are you focused on your why?

Do you know why most people don’t achieve what they really want? It’s not because they are not disciplined enough. I believe the main reason they don’t achieve their goals is that they are not focused on their why. What’s … Continue reading

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Obstacles are there to show us how much we care about something

There is a great video titled ” The last lecture”, which features a professor, Randy Pausch, who is dying from a brain tumor and is giving his last lecture. It is a highly inspiring video. In the video Randy Pausch … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Being Addicted to Email

I am addicted to email. I check it constantly. If I’m not at my computer I check it on my phone while I’m driving, coaching my sons soccer game, talking to my wife or kids, and even doing yard work. … Continue reading

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A view of an emotional hijacking

George may seem a bit out of control but it shows exactly what happens to us when we become hijacked by our emotions. We all get hijacked from time to time. If you watch the video closely you’ll notice that … Continue reading

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Advice for job seekers

If you have recently found yourself out of work you are most likely feeling somewhat overwhelmed, a little lost, and afraid that you will never find work. I know this because I coach people who are looking for a job. … Continue reading

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Focus for 2009

Make relationships your priority for 2009 What is your focus for 2009? What do you want to accomplish? How much money do you want to make? What are the best goals to set for 2009? Here is a thought, it … Continue reading

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December is finding focus month

In my recent newsletter I wrote about the importance of being focused on what you are trying to accomplish in your work. As the new year is coming upon us quickly it is a great time to revisit that subject. … Continue reading

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Plaxico Burress and his one man football team

If you are a football fan you obviously are aware that NY Giants star wide receiver Plaxico Burress is in trouble with the law for accidentally shooting himself in the leg while in at a NY nightclub. Most people are … Continue reading

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