Mike Robbins 
The birth of our new baby girl, Annarose, reminded me in a profound way of the miracle of life. What a magical, remarkable, and breathtaking experience it is to witness and participate in the birth of another human being. As I have had a few weeks to digest this a bit, to connect with my … Read more
For the second time in my life I had the profound, glorious, and wondrous experience of witnessing and participating in the miracle of life up close. Our second daughter, Annarose Benoit Robbins was born on Friday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM PDT. She is healthy, happy, and such a pure expression of love, joy, and … Read more
I have been a bit obsessed with the Olympics. I love watching the passion, intensity, and seeing the greatness on display. These Olympics have been filled with incredible competitions, athletes, and some of the greatest performances in the history of the Olympics – Usain Bolt from Jamaica in the 100 and 200 meter dashes, Dara … Read more
I like to pretend that I’m someone who’s totally laid back, easy-going, and able to go with the flow of life. However, sometimes I find it very difficult to let go and just trust the process. Can you relate? My wife Michelle and I are learning this as we await the arrival of our second … Read more
August 13, 2008 We are each way more powerful than we give ourselves credit for. We have the ability to make a difference. This short video is a reminder of the power of one.
The Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics are today and I’m fired up. I LOVE the Olympics and was fortunate enough to attend both the 1996 Games in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney – two of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Olympics are always filled with so much passion, energy, and … Read more
My wife Michelle sent me this great video – it made me laugh and inspired me. The power of dance, joy, travel, community, and self expression all come through…check it out: To find out more about this guy Matt, his project, his travels, and the story behind this video, check out his website at https://www.wherethehellismatt.com/?fbid=BOYzro … Read more
Death has a way of putting life into perspective, doesn’t it? While I did not know Professor Randy Pausch personally, his life, his message, and his death (just one week ago today) touched me deeply. Randy gave his famous “last lecture” to his students at Carnegie Mellon University last September and has inspired millions through … Read more
As you have probably seen or heard about, Randy Pausch, professor at Carnegie Mellon University inspired millions through his “last lecture” which he delivered last September called “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.” Below is a segment of that lecture that he reprised on the Oprah show a few months later: Randy Pausch passed away on … Read more
I recently saw this wonderful video and was moved and inspired – check it out: As I watched this video, it reminded me that love and appreciation are the most powerful forces in the world. Our egos and life circumstances sometimes cause us to “forget” this, hold grudges, and disconnect from others – but when … Read more
