We open up or close the gates on the road ahead or the road behind

"Don't whine, don't complain and don't make excuses. Just get out there, and whatever you're doing, do it to the best of your ability."

How's that for an intro... It's a quote from one of my favorite TED talks...

If you have not yet been introduced to TED, please take the time to get acquainted some time this fall or winter. Take your time for it, there i…