JD's Message

  • Creating a movement to change the US Constitution - Jan 11

    Are you tired of members of Congress and the Senate receiving benefits greater than yours? If so, read on.

    I just finished watching this TED video where Seth Godin is discussing TRIBES and how to lead a change, create a new product or even lead a revolution. 

    What Seth says is that we have to find something worth changing and create a tribe- that doesn't have to be millions of people, it might only be a thousand - align them and then walla, you have a movement that can change the world.

  • The Essence of Personal Integrity: What is personal integrity and why is there not more? - Dec 14

    I started a discussion forum in my fan club on LinkedIn,  Power of Essence with JD Messinger, to start a discussion on the essence of cadinal virtues and values and why there seems to be such a decline in society.

  • The Essence of Courage - Dec 06

    Courage is an act of doing, not thinking. It is necessitated by a fear and acted upon from desire. This is the essence of courage.

  • Einstein was right - Aug 19

    Einstein’s once said that we can’t solve our problems from the same level of consciousness that created them. As many of us are realizing, the world may have exhausted the limits of our current thinking to solve our global problems. As soon as we try to solve one problem, the bubble pops on the other side. Witness for example, the artificial stimulation of economic growth, which drove up energy prices and once again (remember 2007?), removed every disposable dollar of income from the average American family. Now, with the global economy crashing, down go the energy prices.

  • All My Children - My Son the Pole Vaulting Beast - Jun 26

    We cuddle them and nurse them when ill, force them to do their homework or clean up their rooms, all the while we watch them grow and wonder, "what will they be when they grow up?" Allowing them the freedom to explore, test, fail and discover for themselves what they love and encouraging them to do it is the key to a confident and courageous life.

  • Atlas is Shrugging & Ayn Rand Was A Prophet - Dec 17

    The word politics originates form the Greek word polis, meaning city. In other words, politics is supposed to be the rules of the city. So how is it that our elected officials are only supported by 22 percent of respondents? Read the story from today’s Wall Street Journal. 

  • Doing What You Love Is A Family Affair - Dec 03

    Tattiana Reznick is a 21 year old student at the University of Houston and guess what? She is doing what she loves and loving what she does. No, not going to school, rather baking.

    You see, Tata is the founder and CEO of the School of Lil'Chefs, teaching baking to children.

  • Part 1: Matter is Not Solid, Time is Not Linear, Death is Not the End - Nov 11

    One might think that this blog is targeted at spiritual seekers, but you would be wrong. What do I mean when I say matter is not solid, time is not linear and death is not the end, and what does this have to do with your life, business and health? If you have the time, confidence, courage and faith to trust me and read this full page.

  • Case for Action: Ranks of Under and Unemployed Will Keep Growing - Nov 07

    A year ago I was conducting a leadership workshop at the Iacocca Institute/Lehigh University when unemployment hit just over 6 percent.

  • In Search of the Holy Grail - Nov 03

    In Search of the Holy Grail
    By J.D. Messinger
    A free excerpt from JD’s upcoming book
     
    A Lost Watch, November 1976
    United States Naval Academy

  • You Can Do It! - Nov 03

    I have a secret to share with you...you can do it! Yes, you can. No matter what it is that is stopping you, each person was born with a future, a dream and a purpose and whatever it is that you think is stopping you is merely an illusion. In fact, what you may perceive as a problem or a road block or an unfortunate event, is most likely a blessing in disguise.

  • Nothing Is Too Big To Fail - Oct 05

    It is not the strongest economy, greatest military or the most intelligent that survive but rather the most adaptable. Is America adapting fast enough to survive?

  • Artificially Sustaining Outdated Industrial Models Is Foolish - Oct 05

    More than fifty percent of the vehicle sales in the United States were temporary. How did it happen and why is it over?

  • Energy Is The Life Blood of Economic Development And We Risk Slowly Bleeding To Death - Oct 05

    The spike in energy prices catalyzed the financial crisis and it will happen again if we are not careful. Here’s why.

  • The Essence of Change, Evolution and Innovation - Oct 05

    Are there any theories on evolution and change that can help explain the macro changes we are experiencing around the world? Do these theories shed any light on what we can expect in the future?

  • The End of The Consumption Model - Oct 05

    The end of the consumption model that has fueled economic development is near. Do you know why?

  • The Essence of Everything Is Changing - Oct 05

    The essence of everything is changing: industries, capitalism, socialism, government, life, living, healing and retirement. The Essence Revolution™ has begun and it requires not only a new way of thinking and acting, but also a new language. Surviving and thriving will come to those who remember who they are, what they stand for, and are willing to stand up and fight for their dreams and convictions. If all else fails, remember, “Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety,” Benjamin Franklin.

  • A Wake Up Call And The Case For Action - Oct 05

    Do you know the truth about how bad the situation in America really is? Read the facts and you will be appalled.