Forge Your Path Podcast

So here is it is...the Big 5-0! To celebrate this milestone, this Sunday, May 26th, I thought it was appropriate for me to share the biggest lesson I learned each decade.  A life goal of mine is to get a chance to do this again in another 50 years and share my next five lessons - whatever episode number that may be!

This one is dedicated to all the Moms out there for making your kids' lives special.  Love you, Mom - and Happy Mother's Day!

Sometimes what appear to be life's biggest setbacks turn into life's biggest gifts. Publishing this episode one the one year anniversary of the day we brough Gus into our life!

Reflecting on a weekend golf trip where my struggles continued gave me new perspective on the formula not just to succeed in golf - but in any area where you want to improve. This episode reveals the three factors I see as the essential ingredients for high performance.

I had an unpleasant Monday morning surprise when my car when my battery died - but I knew exactly who to bring it to without a moment's pause. This episode tells the story of one of my most lasting business relationships I have - and  the lesson of how I became a customer holds the clues to how to make someone a customer for life!  

I had an opportunity to watch some wrestling recently at the New Jersey Regional Championships. I was reminded of the simple truth of what a person MUST do if they want to bounce back from a setback.

Super Bowl Sunday is here! Coaches Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers and Andy Reid of the Chiefs have had their share of success and have also faced their share of adversity. In researching their careers, here are three lessons that will serve you well as a football coach - but surely transcend the game and apply to success in business and life! 

After a bonehead move a few weeks ago which cost me wasted time and aggravation, I got to thinking - nothing is worse than the self-inflicted wound! This episode walks through the top 5 ways I've been guilty of sabotaging my results at different times. If you're willing to take a hard look in the mirror to acknowledge some of your own areas to improve - this one's for you! 

For most of my life, I've thought that my brother and Dad were the most impactful role models in my life. With my Mom turning 80 last week, I had the chance to reflect - and I realize she has had a massive impact on who I am today. This episode walks through three major ways my Mom has shaped my life. Thanks, Mom - this one's for you!

Happy New Year! In this episode, I will share a key theme that is a focal point of elite auto racing - while also being a great metaphor to stay focused in 2024.

In this episode, I share a story from my youth about an ill-fated attempt to buy a case of beer. While the trip was unsuccessful, the failed effort provided a rallying cry for future decisions involving courage.

In this episode, I share  the story of wrestling coach Andy Lausier and his historic bike ride titled "Spinning to St. Louis." Coach Lausier's journey of self-discovery provides one of the most powerful lessons I have ever heard about the power of gratitude and how it can change your entire perspective on a day - and your life! 

I had the opportunity to catch up with Ed Wallace, author of Business Relationships that Last, as a follow up to reading his book.  In this episode, Ed shares some gems about his journey in business, the path to becoming an author, great mentors, the keys to building relationships that last, and advice for entrepreneurs.  Thank you, Ed, for making this happen! 

Exactly one month ago from this podcast release date, my daughters celebrated their Baht Mitzvah. This podcast shares the lessons I learned from this journey!

When Tom Brady was early in his career, he was frustrated with his lack of playing time. A sports psychologist, Greg Harden, gave him this advice that turned his career around. If right now you're not getting the opportunity you think you deserve, this podcast episode is exactly what you need!

51 years ago this month, the world was at the brink of nuclear war in the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This episode shares three brilliant lessons in leadership of President John F. Kennedy's navigation of this historic showdown

I had an unfortunate taxi ride the other day to Newark Airport that left me feeling very frustrated. As fate would have it, when I got through security, I cracked opened Business Relationships That Last by Ed Wallace. The opening shared the story of the taxi driver Max, the ultimate role model for building business relationships. I was immediately hooked! Thank you, Ed Wallace, for this incredible...

Thanks to the inspiration from their soccer coach a year ago, my daughters decided to add another challenge to their sporting arsenal: cross-country. This fall, in addition to playing soccer, they are running for the first time as a competitive sport. The day before their first race, I found myself channel surfing and discovered the Prefontaine Classic. This chance finding inspired me to share the...

I had the opportunity to catch up with Robert Schneider, Essex County Baseball Player of the year in 2023. He's off and running in his "fall-ball" season playing shortstop at the University of Scranton. This episode shares Robert's insights on how he went from being just another young kid who liked baseball to become an elite player and leader on and off the field - ready to at...

The U.S. Open celebrated its 142nd anniversary on September 3rd. How did this tournament become the longest consecutive championship on U.S. soil?  Here's the story of how a tournament once reserved for elite private settings grew to become a symbol of progress - on and off the court!

My recollections from September 11th - and what I am grateful for.

My daughters just turned 13! It was just a moment ago that I remember that special day in the hospital, and just like that - they are teenagers. The parenting journey has been a humbling one - and although I know I still have a lot to learn, I feel like over these 13 years, it has been quite the journey! In honor of Annie and Lily's birthday, here are 13 lessons I have learned from parenting...

Recently, a good friend of mine joined the team at FranklinCovey. This prompted me to dust off a copy of one of the best books I have ever read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. After re-reading Chapter 2 - which is gold - I was left with three questions I have been asking myself. If you're looking to double-down on your own personal leadership, then listen to this episode and challen...

My parents, Jerry and Bebe Facciani, celebrated their 55th anniversary last week. Which got me thinking - what are the keys to their longevity, and successful marriages overall? As I started to research some stats, a thought hit me: aren't there parallels between a marriage and a startup? When I did stats on the success of startups, the numbers were surprisingly similar.  This episode, Three...

In 2022, I decided it was time to up-level my fitness. I joined a program called Suprahuman. While the practical knowledge I have gained has been outstanding, the program is so much more than diet tips. From the mindset perspective, I have learned so many enduring principles that have helped me in all areas of life. If you're interested in high performance mindset, this episode will share a s...