There were 67,000 pedestrians injured by vehicles last year, and another 7,500 deaths. That's an 11% increase over the prior year.
Saturday evening my wife and I were driving from church to our regular restaurant, with the top down and excellent visibility, when we stopped at a light before turning right onto the town's main street. When the light turned green, a woman started to cross at the crosswalk, and the car in front of us waited. However, when she was midway across the street, a pickup truck turned left into that street from the opposite, facing lane and hit her with the front of the vehicle, knocking her into the air and then on her back and head onto the asphalt. For a moment, I thought she was dead. (I learned today from the police she has some fractures but will completly recover.)
I exited the car with Maria, but by the time I was at the corner the woman was surrounded by a half-dozen people, and there were shouts of “Don't move her!” and “Call 911.” I grabbed my phone and, fingers shaking, dialed 911. After six rings I was connected and asked standard questions about location and severity (I was seeing her make slight movements) and the police and EMTs arrived within three minutes. (During this time, a black Mercedes pulled around my car with difficulty, and made the right turn, coming within feet of her body. If I'd had a gun I would have shot his tires out.)
The truck driver was distraught, on the ground next to the woman. He did not brake until he had hit her, clearly never saw her, and I estimate he was going 5-8 miles per hour in a pickup truck weighing over two tons.
We had to move because we were blocking traffic that would have to detour. I called the local police and explained I was the one who called 911 and asked if I were needed. They asked me to come in the next day to make a witness report.
I've flown in choppers, sea planes, a blimp, a hot air balloon, and experimental aircraft. I've scuba dived in rough seas. I've worked for Asian clients in jungles during Communist insurgencies. Life is about calculated risk, and sometimes unavoidable risk: I asked my father once how he could parachute at low altitudes into enemy guns. “You just assumed it wouldn't be you,” he said cryptically, and he never said another thing about it for the rest of his life.
I live my life and appreciate every minute of it, successful and unsuccessful, planned and surprised. Eschew guilt, whether internally-generated or foist upon you by malicious others. If you feel bad about what you've done or haven't done, atone, confess, and repair it if you can, but move on.
I don't know whether you believe in an afterlife, but you'd better believe in this life if you're going to lead a productive, contributing existence.
Let's all see each other again, right here, next week….

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. —Marcus Aurelius
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. —Mark Twain
Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order. —David Gerrold
When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home. —Tecumseh

AI: Alan Intelligence

My unique AI resource which will direct you to the relevant aspects of my entire body of work to answer your “real time” questions about proposals, value based fees, conceptual agreement, avoiding “ghosting,” and thousands of other issues with text, audio, and video resources, all of which you can download. Please go here to gain lifelong, constantly growing access to my work, including referral to specific pages in my books which you can access online: https://alanweiss.com/ai-alan-intelligence/ If you decide at any time to engage in one of my two elite, personal coaching relationships, I'll deduct the full fee you've paid for this resource.

Six Figures to Seven (6-2-7)

This is by far one of my most popular programs (along with the Million Dollar Consulting® College and Master Class). I’ve delivered it a total of six times on three continents, each time different, because the focus is on contemporary events and the near future.

Join me to learn and apply how, for example, to: 

• charge over $100,000 for nearly every project. 

• go beyond coaching to the more lucrative advisory work 

• build a brand that’s on every buyer’s mind 

• develop novel and new IP weekly and AD HOC 

• use language to control any conversation 

• stimulate evangelism as a sales strategy  

• create instant eBooks 

• dramatically improve your speaking and videos 

• overcome esteem issues dealing with buyers and fees

There will be role plays, so if they make you fearful, I’ll have a “safe haven” for you (out in the hall). There will be a practicum, so if working on client issues makes you nervous, bring medication (enough to share, of course). So man-up. Woman-up. Human-up. Whatever.I cannot guarantee that you will accept and apply what I share with you. But you will have already paid me, so what the hell? I will promise that if you apply even some of my techniques consistently and completely, you’ll make a minimum 50:1 return on this investment. Social proof? Just ask my clients: https://alanweiss.com/testimonials/Location: Chicago (Palmer House) Dates and Times: September 17-18, 9am to 4pm. Continental breakfast and lunch are included 30 days of follow-up Q&A based on program content including Free Zoom session for registrants, based on the program.
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Zoom Workshops 2025:

Join me on June 3 for our next installment.If you can’t attend “live” you’ll still receive the video and the AI Companion transcript. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/zoom-workshops-2025/ 

June 3: Dramatic Conversational Pivot Points.

An Alan Live Experience: Beyond Success:

What happens when you’re meeting your aspirations, when your lifestyle is fabulous, and your prospects are excellent? How much is “enough”? Is there a “retirement”? How do you change (or sell) your business and IP? Are philanthropy, volunteering, and service right for you? Are you able to care for family and important others? What will keep you excited and positive—and “youthful”? We’ll explore this and more over two days of intense discussion and exercises in a small group. We’ll get together in Los Angeles for two 9-to-4 days, June 11 and 12, including a reception. As you know, you’ll learn a lot from your colleagues and peers in that room. $7,500. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/beyond-success/

Million Dollar Consulting® for the World:

I’ve provided 14 modules with videos from me, from your colleagues globally, slides, and text. They include everything from launch to self-esteem, proposals to fees, closing business to creating a brand. No upsells! It’s only $115. What do you think about a 10,000:1 ROI? We have over 500 people from 47 countries. https://milliondollarconsultingcourse.com

Million Dollar Consulting® for the World ADVANCED:The new program contains over 60 videos and has 15 modules focusing on what to do in the buyer’s office, overcoming crises, financial planning, and much, much more. https://alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/advanced-global-learning-program/ 
Million Dollar Consulting® for the World GRADUATE:
Another 12 modules with videos by me and your peers on contemporary issues such as Raising Fees Aggressively, How to Be Consistently Interviewed, Maximizing Happiness, and Managing Multiple projects. Join the people from 57 countries who are availing themselves of this inexpensive way to dramatically grow their businesses in any economic times. How does 100:1 ROI sound? https://milliondollarconsultingcourse.com/graduate-learning-program/