Veterans Day

Tomorrow is 11.11, which most everyone knows is Veterans Day. (Observed today) World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier … Continue reading Veterans Day

20 Things…

Every year at this time, I break out a checklist of the 20 things that I would like to complete by the year’s end. (Only 63 days till 2024) If we have been working alongside one another for any length of time, you have probably seen it. I find this checklist rewarding to use as … Continue reading 20 Things…

The Last Time

This last week, I couldn’t help but notice all the conversation around kids growing up and many of them headed back to school. I’ve witnessed social media posts from many friends who are sending a child off to college and sharing the emotions attached to having your kids “leaving the nest.” It brings to mind … Continue reading The Last Time

Baby Steps

Imagine I give you a very large project to accomplish. In completing the project, you would feel incredibly satisfied because the reward for completing it, would be immeasurable. Then, I tell you that it will require a time investment of 60 hours. We all know that time is a precious commodity and the mere thought … Continue reading Baby Steps

17 Inches

Credit to Coach Muller: I recently came across a fantastic story that a couple of friends of mine sent to me via Facebook. I thought that it was something that should certainly be shared with everyone and worth the read…especially parents and coaches. In Nashville, Tennessee, during the first week of January, 1996, more than … Continue reading 17 Inches

Can I Count On You?

A few years back, I was having a late-night conversation with a long-time buddy of mine. He’s the friend that you don’t see all that often but when you get together, it takes you just 3 seconds to remember how much you appreciate one another. I suppose we all have friends like that. If I … Continue reading Can I Count On You?

Knowledge = $$$

This Friday, I want to wish each one of you a safe and happy 4th of July, holiday weekend. Perhaps you are hosting a BBQ or will be attending a fun get together surrounded by friends and family. Inevitably, these are the times when someone will approach you and ask, “So, how’s the market?” This … Continue reading Knowledge = $$$

The Power of Focus

These past few weeks I have been trying to focus on the simple things that can make a big difference in our future here together. There is nothing like the power of focus. The best way I can illustrate the power of focus is to visualize a crowded room. In this room are dozens of … Continue reading The Power of Focus