At Table. On the night after I was betrayed. He lifted high. A silver glass of silver-red wine. And blessed the Creator. For the gift of the vine.
The Second Glass
Category: The Mentor Series
Moral Courage
Lawrence Glasner For the Kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk, but power—moral power and excellence of soul. I Corinthians 4:20 Sometimes you've got to stand and do what's right. No matter the cost. You might lose a deal, a client, friends and family, your reputation or livelihood. You might get vilified, [...]
The One About Chuck Norris…
I learned two things about greatness from Chuck Norris. First, despite his real transcendence in the sport, he taught my class of rank novices as if our lives depended on what we learned. He was serious, inclusive, and efficient. Second, he gave us his undivided attention. He was not full of himself. He was full of us. And his bearing was noble, gentle, and authoritative.
Starlight
God delivers big time when you hunger for the right things. Peace of mind, satisfaction, and other tangible and intangible rewards.
Vengeance is Mine
Lawrence Glasner “Chronic pain costs $600 billion annually in medical care and lost productivity exceeding the costs associated with heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.” "And in 2017, over 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids—a two-fold increase in a decade.” Annals of Internal Medicine and the National Institute on Drug [...]
I’m a Lawyer, Jim.
Lawrence Glasner Between January 12, 1990, the day the President of the State Bar of California swore me in as an attorney, and January 4, 2015 the night a triage nurse checked me into the Los Robles Hospital Emergency Room near death, if you asked me about myself I’d tell you straight up, “I am [...]
Lessons from the Valley of the Shadow of Death
The issue is, have I learned anything meaningful in the past four years? Short answer, yes, a few things, I hope. Here they are...
Brother Lawrence
Brother Lawrence believed we didn’t need to do great things. He knew that little things are just as important as big things.
Serve Somebody
“Don’t stay around here late because you think you’re impressing anyone. You’re not. This is not a sprint. It’s a marathon."
On Kindness
Lawrence Glasner Tamara and I married in 1983. I love my woman. She's gorgeous, gentle, sees the best and believes the best in everyone. She is a fierce warrior with an emotional IQ that’s off-the-charts. We married and settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was twenty-nine, with an MBA from the University of Southern California running [...]