My book project - ”The Business of Happiness” – has been turned into the publisher. A first indication from their editors is that they are “happy” with it and I am very happy with my partnership with John Buckley who worked with me on the book. We hope to get it into market in early 2010. I never knew how hard writing a book would be. It is a great relief to get the book sent to the publisher.

A new film that I am helping to produce has been sent to the Sundance Film Festival. We all have our fingers crossed that it will be accepted. I am very proud to be associated with another “Filmanthropy” project such as this. Rick Allen, CEO of SnagFilms, has been working with me and the first time film directors on it. It is a very moving documentary about an inspirational character who overcomes great odds to win at the game of life!

Some of the companies that I am associated with as founder, majority owner or as an investor, Chairman or serving on their board have been having some break out activities of late. A few names spring to mind - Groupon; SnagFilms; Revolution Money; The Washington Capitals. Customer satisfaction is very high with these companies. Business is booming of late. Growth is off the chart with all of these organizations. All four of these firms are in the business of happiness.

We are blessed. It has been a wild and exciting last six months of work!