I have been fortunate enough to have traveled through most of the world. I have also been privileged to live in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Sometimes great opportunities are just thrust upon you. All you have to do is accept the gifts and be thankful.
After I moved to Bellevue in 1995, I came across a very interesting employment opportunity. I had a shot at the top job in US Chess Federation. As an avid chess player since the age of eight, I was eager to combine my lifelong passion with an opportunity to run a unique business. The challenge was that their offices were located in Newburgh New York. I went out there a couple of times and was still undecided. As I was contemplating all the pros and cons of this opportunity, an old business associate called to ask if I would be willing to take on a four to six weeks project in Kauai, Hawaii. This was a short-term gig as opposed to a solid, long-term, rather prestigious position. In the end, Kauai, HI won easily over Newburgh, NY., and I found myself in Paradise.
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