Dave Bastien

It Only Takes a Spark…

It Only Takes a Spark… A hymn that has stuck with me from my childhood includes the phrase, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” I’ve always believed that one of my purposes in life is to be a spark – to light the fire that inspires others...

I Don’t Often Ask, But I Need Your Help

Notes From Paul

I Don’t Often Ask, But I Need Your Help My new book, “Be Amazing” will be released on January 7th, 2020. It’s being published by SKYHORSE, and distributed by Simon and Schuster. This is my first book to be published by a major publisher, and my editor, Abigail...

A Life Lesson: The Fisherman and the Business Man

Notes From Paul

What if all our effort is focused on the wrong thing? We spend every day of our lives trying to get ahead. Our focus is so strong on becoming successful that we forget what success really is. This is a great lesson! The Fisherman and the Business Man There was once a...

Students Gather on Lawn of “Waving Grandma” for Warm Send-Off

Notes From Paul

Tinny Davidson, also known as the “Waving Grandma” by students in Comox, British Columbia, has been waving to students for 12 years. She waves to them in the morning, at lunch, and after school and they all wave back. The students look forward to it and...

Making the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life

Notes From Paul

I recently saw the new Broadway Musical, Hadestown, during previews, before the critics pronounced it a hit, and I found it to be quite extraordinary. The night we saw it was actually the second night it was performed in New York and before Mike and I left the...