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#socialtestdrive
When you think of January 6th, what comes to mind? Snow? Frigid cold temperatures? Not this last weekend.
Just as the weather was amazing, I had a unique opportunity to test drive a 2012 Ford Edge from the Suburban Collection. The #socialtestdrive began with a visit to the Suburban Ford Dealership in Waterford, MI. Patrick Reyes had connected me with Keriann Maltby with the Suburban Collection. As they assessed what kind of car I would like to drive, Keriann then connected me up with Zac Holmes with Suburban Ford. The Suburban Collection gave a far greater experience than any Klout Perk that I have ever received.
Here is a little slideshow of the car and the weekend.
The Edge
This post wouldn’t be complete without my take on the vehicle itself. Granted this was one of the more high end editions of the edge, but I found it to be incredibly comfortable. From the technology (Ford Sync System), to the panoramic sunroom, to the amenities that spoiled beyond belief. Is there anything better than having your seat warm beneath you while you are on a cold morning? There really isn’t much that I can say that is bad about the vehicle. Even as we dove deep into figuring out what we didn’t like about the vehicle, the only things we were able to find was that the floor mats seemed a bit small for the back seat area and the handle for closing the front door was in a place that didn’t work well. Think about the weight of a door and the pull on that door to close it. To have the hand so far forward made it difficult to shut the door without it seeming awkward.
All in all though, if I was ready to buy a vehicle right now, the Ford Edge would be at the top of my list.
The Roads the Edge Traveled
This last wekend we took the Edge on a real life test around the Detroit area. There was a debate on visiting Grand Rapids or East Lansing, but in the end we spent some time taking friends out to dinner, drove to a friends house to watch football, to visit friends in Detroit, and to move all over Oakland County.
The real world test went quite well and I must say that it was very difficult to return to the 1999 Jeep Cherokee that I drive right now. Not because the Jeep is bad, but because the newness of the Edge was so delightful.
Suburban Ford
It as a real treat to work with the team at Suburban Ford in Waterford. They were very hospitable and did a wonderful job setting me up with the vehicle. The day that I showed up to pick up the Edge, I was greeted by their team and walked through the process. I even had a great visit from their sales manager who was quite the gentleman and open to contacts incase I needed anything during the time of having the vehicle. The people at Suburban Ford were top notch and classy.
In The Land of Blood & Honey
Angelina Jolie steps into a different roll for her latest movie “In The Land of Blood & Honey” where she serves as writer and director. Below you can find a widget that gives a behind the scenes look at the movie and a chance for you to ask questions to Angelia Jolie during her live Q & A broadcast on January 12th at 8pm EST.
You can watch the movie trailer HERE
Ditch Resolutions
We all know resolutions are as good as the paper that they are written on. However you cave into your aspirations, I still think that resolutions are a joke. I would challenge you to ditch the resolutions and set goals. I have set some pretty lofty goals for this year and I plan to hit every single one. Right now I won’t share them publically but those closest to me will know what they are because I want them to hold me accountable.
Here is why I won’t share with you; I am going to ignore criticism. It is so easy to hear it then second guess yourself so I won’t even go there! Each of my goals will elevate my abilities professionally and push me to lead the path. It comes from Jim Collins book Built to Last, but I have set a BEHAG. (Big Harry Audacious Goal).
Raise your glass.. Here is to goals.. Not resolutions!
Your Bag’s Journey
Have you ever wondered where you checked bag goes after it leaves the counter at the airport? The most impressive part of this video to me isn’t the use of 6 cameras in a custom case or the possible partnership with Delta Airlines to pull off such a feat, but rather to learn who did the video.
I love going into these videos blinded by the fact that I had no idea of who created the video. It carries the flair of a 3rd party initiative that took on the task of creating a partnership with the airline. Instead..Major props to Delta for using this medium to promote their mobile app. Great job Delta Airlines!
World Changers
I love world changers.
Those people who are not afraid to risk themselves for the greater good of humanity.
I try my best at this but fail all too often.
Today, I am proud of my eight year old daughter who raised $105 on her own so that the people from the Pokot tribe in Kenya, would have a chance to have clean drinking water.
As parents, this is one of those monumental moments that will forever stick with us and with her. I can’t wait for the day when she is old enough to go visit the people who she was able to impact. I know that she will continue to impact the world, and this is only the beginning.
If you want to join her in this, you can help with one of 12 projects too. CLICK HERE to find out more about Christmas Revolution
Are You Willing to Fail
Failure is one of the greatest fears of my life, next to drowning or being trapped in an extremely tight place. Failure has never been acceptable. Going back to sports, I’ve always had to win and to be honest, I have done a decent job with it. I haven’t been a big time “winner”. You know that guy, he wins everything and every opportunity. But for me, I hate failure. I hate it to the point that I will lose sleep, dream about my job, and over process everything to the point where I will fight and work hard not to fail.
This has been a crippling thing to me at times, and even so to the point that the fear of failure has crippled me from winning so then I end up playing it safe. I am working very hard to run with my instinct and intuition. Quite frankly, I am not satisfied to just make it through ok, but I want to run hard and be in that place that resonates with every part of my make up.
Seth Godin challenges us to fail.
I found this video in an article on Mashable. Check it out.
I love this type of stuff where it challenges me to step out and get to the core of who I am. Be a risk taker. Be innovative. Don’t take no for an answer. Fight for the best.
Side bar thought: why do these types of things always come from guys who seem to be in a secure place in life? I’m just saying… i want to see an interview with someone in the middle of it and see their perspective.
And They Did It Again
You have seen History of Rap 1, History of Rap 2 and the dynamic duo did it again.. Justin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon (along with The Roots) pulled it off again to bring us the History of Rap 3.
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