Gary Carmell

In the game of tennis as in the game of life, [T]he only purpose of the game is to prevent it from coming to an end, to keep everyone in play. If you agree, share! #WednesdayWisdom https://www.garycarmell.com/finite-vs-infinite-games/

For someone who's not a Star Wars fan, I have several pictures. January 2016, Gary Yoda, and with Tracy Hayes, Star Wars was the theme for our National Meeting. Jacob was with Roneet and me at a Make a Wish event. For those who celebrate, May the 4th Be With You! Happy #StarWarsDay!

Is every day of the year a shout-out to our furry friends? Yesterday was Hug Your Dog Day and Today is National Pet Day. Who knows what tomorrow will bring, actually it brings my blog make sure you check back!

33 days after my heart surgery I resumed playing tennis, it was not at the same level or intensity. I learned that I had to get a grip. One little insight, getting a grip, led to big changes. What did Sam Zell have to say? Your #MondayMotivation

To the greatest wife and life partner, anyone could wish for. I miss you terribly but thank you for an incredible 32 years together. We created a wonderful life and were blessed with two extraordinary children. You will always be in my heart and I will take you wherever I go. Tomorrow would have been Roneet's 57th Birthday. https://www.garycarmell.com/happy-birthday-roneet/

Happy playing tennis again. Tomorrow's blog will have my update!

May 2, 2013, my first website went live! I wanted it named "Same As It Ever Was" yet my webmaster prevailed and the URL became my name. How long have you been with me? To learn the reason for the name of my blog, you'll have to read my first blog:... http://bit.ly/2t8Srew See more

Today is Hug Your Dog Day! Harry has played a role in many of my blogs including one of his own. Lessons from Harry about being truly alive! https://www.garycarmell.com/lessons-from-harry-being-truly/

April 10, 1951: Princeton University economics student submitted his 123-page senior thesis, entitled "The Economic Role of the Investment Company." The student, John C. Bogle, later founded the Vanguard Group in 1974. Bogle believed that you win more by not losing (paying high fees) than by outperforming the market. Today might be a good time to revisit my blog, it might Bogle the mind: https://www.garycarmell.com/passive-investing-john-bogle/

This morning we woke to the news of Prince Philip's passing. He had a dominant presence in the UK in 1985 during my life-changing 3-months living in the UK. My year of living adventurously: https://www.garycarmell.com/1985-year-living-adventurously/

Jan 20, 1945 - 76 years ago, was the 40th inauguration and the 4th and final term of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president and the only term of Harry S. Truman as vice president. This was the first and only time a president has been inaugurated for a fourth term. The Twenty-Second Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1951 limiting a president to 2 terms. Due to austerity measures in effect during World War II, the inauguration was held on the South Portico of the White House, rather than the Capitol. My blog FDR & Tech Titans: https://www.garycarmell.com/disruptors-fdr-or-tech-titans/

Did you know that in 1849 David Rice Atchison was our 12th president for 24 hours? Zachary Taylor was to take office from James Polk, Sunday, March 4, 1849. Taylor, a devout man, honored the Sabbath and refused to break that to be inaugurated. David Rice Atchison (speaker of the house and president pro tempore) became president by default for 24 hours. Constitutional scholars say that it doesn’t matter when the actual inauguration iswhen the previous president’s term is up, the next president automatically assumes the office. Thoughts?

Do not be a useful idiot! Always remind yourself that there is a kernel of truth to the concerns and fears of people with whom you don’t agree. Read all the way to the end to learn how not to become one! https://www.garycarmell.com/do-not-be-a-useful-idiot/

The U.S. Capitol just installed a device invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1881 and it’s not the telephone! As President Garfield lay dying of an assassin's bullet, Bell hurried to invent a crude metal detector in an unsuccessful attempt to locate the fatal slug. Bell's metal detector was an electromagnetic device he called the induction balance, known today as a metal detector!

Driving through Montgomery, Alabama, I went on a tour of the Rosa Parks Museum. I saw the spot where she was arrested, refused to give up her seat based on the demands of the white bus driver. I also went over and saw where Martin Luther King was pastor of the church from 1954 to 1960, where they organized the first meeting and mass rally to begin a boycott of the Montgomery bus system. For me, this was extremely powerful. See what I mean: https://www.garycarmell.com/power-of-thanks-and-giving/

Can You Prepare Yourself for Inspiration? We all may need a little of this today. #WednesdayWisdom https://www.garycarmell.com/get-inspired/

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. ~ Winston Churchill https://www.garycarmell.com/favorite-quotes/

2 years after her passing, I still often ask myself What would Roneet do or think? when I’m contemplating a decision to make. And when I ignore her advice or wisdom, I tend to pay the price for it. Case in point, the #SilveradoFire, a shattering experience!

Recap of my 2019 Tribute to Roneet at Pardes Institute:

I wrote the following for Roneet's memorial service, An Roneet Lived!

Needs no introduction:

Today is the 2nd anniversary of a day that changed our lives, Roneet Kimeldorf Carmell's passing. This is the first thing I wrote after losing my life partner. This weekend my intent is to honor her legacy.

Up from the ashes of the August 4th Beirut port explosion Lebanese artist Hayat Nazer created an inspiring statue out of glass and rubble. Why was my blog titled, Blast to the Future? https://www.garycarmell.com/beirut-blast-to-the-future/

Work from anywhere took on an entirely new meaning Monday as the #SilveradoFire broke out blackening 13,390 acres forcing 90k neighbors to evacuate. It's now 40% contained and despite being in a voluntary evacuation zone I didn't leave. My experience and the video at the end of my blog may change the way you think. After you see the video, let me know if you would take advantage of such an opportunity.

Monday the Dow dropped 800 points yet not bad compared to Black Monday, October 28, 1929. As a point of reference, the 1929 crash was -12.82% and in 1987 it was -22.61% and on March 16, 2020, the Dow dropped 2,997 points or nearly -13%. I find that investors tend to overestimate the probability of extremely negative outcomes. How would you answer this question? Read my thoughts: https://www.garycarmell.com/media-earthquakes-market-crash/

Congratulations LA Dodgers winning 1st World Series in 32 years!Congratulations LA Dodgers winning 1st World Series in 32 years!

Two years later, still stronger than hate on the anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh. "When someone can feel such hate for an entire people and act on it then to me he is nothing more than a very weak, pathetic person representative of many who tries to become immortal by destroying while the Jews have tried to do so by healing the world through medicine, education, the sciences, technology, literature, and film, just to name the most notable areas of their contribution. Every life is sacred according to Judaism and we are given the mission to use our gifts to help heal the world by starting with those at the bottom and moving our way up."

#SilveradoFire has changed the meaning of "Work from Anywhere". I am sheltering in place and the smoke is so prevalent that you can taste it. https://www.garycarmell.com/work-from-anywhere/ https://twitter.com/alschaben/status/1320868800154103809