James Donaldson Book Review: Catching Fire by Richard Wrangham ****

James Donaldson Book Review: Catching Fire by Richard Wrangham ****

http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_2?asin=B002V1CJPU&qid=1355709517&sr=1-2

 

This was a fascinating audio book about some of the early behaviors of human beings.  The author does a wonderful job and the style in which he writes the book, to help the readers get a visual picture of what life must of been like in the very beginnings of human existence.  And he manages to do this without becoming “overly technical or scientific”. 

 

This would be a great book for anyone to read who's interested in the evolution of humans and how the advent of fire/cooking rapidly begin to shape us into the modern human beings we are today.

 

James Donaldson Book Review: Bailout Nation by Barry Ritholtz ****

James Donaldson Book Review: Bailout Nation by Barry Ritholtz ****

 

http://www.audible.com/search/ref=sr_lftbox_1_1 

 

Someone reminded me the other day that what our country needs is a “National Crises” in order to do an about-face and get its priorities in order again.  I thought to myself “$16 trillion of national debt… and rapidly growing!!!”, should be crises enough! 

 

Bailout Nation is an excellent audio book that points out many of the topics and issues that got us into this mess in the first place. I'm not one to “point the finger of blame”, but sometimes we have to realize the situation that we're in.

 

Unless we get our financial house in order, over the next 10 to 20 years, things don't look so great for our great country.

 

Bailout Nation is a book that will remind us of the greatness that we once had, and the greatness that we can still hang on to and build upon for our future generations.

 

 

Northeastern University - Seattle Campus Grand Opening - Seattle, WA. January 17th 2013

I'll be attending in my new role as a Director for the China Service Centre for Friendship and Cooperation with Foreign Countries Studying Abroad Department.  Should be pretty good! 

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ndzuymkab&oeidk=a07e6te6xm57cae3d9c

Northeaster University/Seattle celebrates the opening of our South Lake Union campus and the launch of our degree programs.

NBA List Jam! by Pat Williams

For all of you NBA fans out there, take a look at this new book by Orlando Magic Executive Pat Williams. I've got a nice contribution to the book with my list of the Top 10 Seattle Supersonics of All Time on page 316. Can you guess my top ten?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=nba+list+jam

 

James Donaldson Hanging Out With Mark Brandsma and a lot of Tall Guys from Six-8 Clothing

I had the pleasure recently of helping out my friend Mark Brandsma, owner of Six-8 Clothing, http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/six8/six-8-clothing-co-clothing-for-the-tall-and-athlet?ref=live in a video that we shot with a lot of other very tall guys.

Mark is correct in mentioning that it's awfully hard for the extra tall person to find clothing that actually fits, is stylish and comfortable at the same time.

Take a moment to check out the video that we put together, and get behind a great cause, and a great person who's doing a lot of really good things.  If you have an extra tall person in your life that you would like to dress in more stylish clothing, please consider supporting Six - 8 Clothing.  Every bit helps!

 

Standing Above the Crowd Makes a Wonderful Christmas Gift!

If you're looking for a wonderful Christmas gift for yourself or your loved ones, consider giving a gift that keeps on giving such as my book, Standing Above the Crowd: Executing Your Game Plan to be the Very Best You Can Be.

Go to www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com and order yours today.  I'll personally autograph it as you wish and it'll be there in time for Christmas!

As a special bonus, if you're in the Seattle area, I can arrange for you to pick up your signed books at our physical therapy clinic, The Donaldson Clinic www.DonaldsonClinic.com in Mill Creek, WA., or at any other pre-arranged location around town.

Just send me an email at JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com and we can coordinate.

Take care and Happy Holidays to all.

James Donaldson
Author of Standing Above the Crowd

 

 

James Donaldson Book Review: A Terrible Glory by James Donovan ****

James Donaldson Book: A Terrible Glory by James Donovan **** 

 

http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V1L9NI&qid=1355630044&sr=1-1 

 

I’m not typically a fan of “shoot ‘em up westerns” (because they can be so predictable), but I found this book fascinating as it kept my attention throughout and felt as if “I was actually there” at Little Bighorn myself.

 

The author did a wonderful job in conveying what Custer and his men must have been going through, yet portrayed the victors in this battle… not as savages (as they’re depicted way too often), but as thoughtful, strategic, intelligent men who won a battle.. fair and square.

 

A really good read for those who appreciate history, yet like the truth to be told as much as possible about both sides of the coin.

 

 

Monday Morning Mentoring

What a great way to start my week! I met with one of my dear friends and mentors, George Toles, here in Seattle on a gorgeous, beautiful Monday morning.

George keeps me on the "straight and narrow" with his mentoring and leadership in the "His Deal" www.hisdeal.org men's group that he leads in downtown Seattle.

Have an awesome day everyone, and find a great mentor like George Toles!

Golf Anyone?

I'm not a big time golfer by any means, but I did have a great time playing golf in Beijing recently. Here I am with my lovely caddie! (Smile!)  She can almost fit in my golf bag! 

Former Dallas Mavericks Center Comments on the Latest Dallas Maverick "Center of Attention" Article - August 2012

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1287728-dallas-mavericks-2012-chris-kaman-the-center-of-attention#

Every couple of years, the Dallas Mavericks go on another search for a true center... and, yours truly comes to the forefront. (smile!)

We had great teams and I had the chance to play with (and against) some of the greatest players "back in the day" that the game has ever known!

James Donaldson
Former NBA All-Star (Sonics, Clippers, Mavericks, Knicks & Jazz) 

Chinese Women go to great lengths to protect their delicate skin article

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2018844276_sunmasks04.html

 

I just returned from China last week and you see this everywhere you go.  I even saw some women on the airplane on my flight over and back to China, wearing their facemasks.  I've been frightened and shocked a few times already (smile!). 

 

I do love the beautiful parasols and stylish looks that so many of the ladies wear this time of year!

Chinese Women go to great lengths to protect their delicate skin - http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2018844276_sunmasks04.html

This article is so true, especially now that it's summer in China.  I just returned from one of my many visits to China last week, and even on the airplane, some women were wearing their face masks.  

I have to admit though, I do l love the the beautiful parasols and the stylish look that so many of the women have just about everywhere you go in China during this time of year.   

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2018844276_sunmasks04.html

James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is . Realizing that Everyone is a Rookie at some point in their lives

Realizing that everyone is a Rookie at some point in their lives       

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Being able to have a good sense of humor….

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Being the Perfect Gentleman … at all times…

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is . Feeling That... You Actually Belong

Feeling that … you actually belong

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is . keeping your focus, no matter what the score...

Keeping your focus, no matter what the score…

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is . not backing down from those who might be better than you...

Not backing down from those who might be better than you…

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is . giving back to those following in your footsteps...

Giving back to those following in your footsteps.

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is...

Is doing things outside of your personal comfort zone… like speaking in public.

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is...

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James Donaldson Presents - Standing Above the Crowd Is...

Sometimes having to fight (and not back down) for what you want in life!

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Rising to the occasion … on every occasion!

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Snagging every opportunity within your reach!

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Standing Tall No Matter What….

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