This Monday, February 20, will mark 50 years since John Glenn’s remarkable adventure around the earth three times.  Before this trip, no American had spent more than a few minutes in space.  A nation’s spirit was immediately revived and we had a whole new set of possibilities.  A mere seven years later, we landed on the moon.

Contrast this with the big news this morning that Nik Wallenda finally got permission to tightrope over the Niagara Falls this summer.  Pause for a second and think about these  two stories.  Where are we pushing the edges?  Where are we taking chances?  What are our priorities? Continue reading →