Richard "The AMAZING Rick" Loek The adventure – serendipity typified If I make time to revisit and re-edit this I will. Until then, allow for spelling or grammar issues. Enjoy the excitement of taking on finding a needle in the haystack. On Saturday evening, May 9, 2015 I committed to going around East San Jose and visiting various homeless camps. … Read more
Today I had lunch with movers and shakers in the Santa Clara county. State Senator Jim Beall was speaking about issues he is addressing at the state level, which impacts all of us. Homelessness was one of the various topics he raised. Ironically, I had raised this conversation, about the homelessness in San Jose, at … Read more
I grew up spending much time out of doors. It was fun, boring at times, and I enjoyed spending time in nature. Then as an adult I had the opportunity to become an Assistant Boy scout Master. Once a month we had a camping trip – rain or shine. Some trips were very cold, such … Read more
Ed Slott is going to be in town this week, March 2, 2015. He will be at the KQED station to record an introduction to the new Ed Slott PBS special he recorded in January. The special, “Ed Slott’s Retirement Road Map”, is loaded with useful commentary on planning for retirement. Turning forever taxed money … Read more
I found this link today. It is my daughter’s online site. She collaborates and creates music with people from around the planet. http://music.vidakillz.com/album/negative-space-2
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would … Read more
“My way is to divide half a sheet of paper by a line into two columns; writing over the one Pro and over the other Con. Then during three or four days’ consideration, I put down under the different heads short hints of the different motives, that at different time occur to me, for or … Read more
As I am working on my plan for riches and the universe aligns to support me with this… In speaking with a group member yesterday we discussed goals, not as such, but as having that check written out that you deposit in the future. Much like Jim Carrey did years ago. The discussion was about writing … Read more
When I facilitate these master mind meetings I often lay a foundation for the meeting. This past meeting we started by looking at the context for the meeting. The master mind context must always be one of empowerment. We ended up with some eye-opening distinctions. Take a look at this picture – what do you … Read more
When looking for ways to help my clients, I chose to embrace creating a mastermind group. A mastermind group is where people, two or more, get together to review the issues people are facing. In reviewing these needs we are able to collectively work out solutions. It is a truly magical process. Here is a … Read more