As I journey the other side of this great nation, I hope you are all doing well!  I know nothing beats face-to-face communication, but hopefully I can help fuel your fire.

 Maybe I should find this guy and take him up on his offer! 

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Outside Magazine's Best Places To Work survey was sent out to you last week. As of Monday morning, we had 48% of our surveys done and submitted. Great work to those of you who got on it ASAP! That's much appreciated.

I know everyone is super busy right now, but I promise (like, really) that it will only take you 15 minutes (20 MAX!). The survey coordinator will be sending out follow up email reminders, but I think it would be really awesome if we could get all of ours done and submitted before the reminders start coming. 

If you have any questions or concerns at all, please don't hesitate to come over to my desk or shoot me an email. Thanks to all of you for making this such an awesome place to work every day! I'm excited for the rest of the world (or at least Outside Magazine's readers) to see that, too :)

As a thank you, here's a GIF of Riley Curry staring down a reporter:

Good Morning Crusaders!

Last week we lost a legend in Muhammad Ali. He was more than just a championship boxer. He was a champion for the underdog, giving a voice to those without one.  Ali took on causes outside the boxing ring inspiring millions around the world. His positive outlook on life was contagious. He had the ability to convert words into poetry. His words can inspire us all. When you get a chance, try listening to the  recordings and enjoy the unique ways, he told them. Below are some of his quotes.

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."

"Don't count the days. Make the days count."

"Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."

"I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was."

"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your  shoe."

"It's not bragging if you can back it up."

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."