It’s raining, it’s pouring. It’s awesome, isn’t it? I mean… I love the clear and sunny day about 300 times a year, but I think we can all appreciate this much-needed rain. For some reason, I feel overly appreciative of the rain. Maybe it’s because in recent years, we haven’t seen much of it. Then … Continue reading Rainy Days
As we find ourselves firmly rooted in the month of December, I can’t help but join you in the collective wonder of where the time has gone. It’s that time of year again when darkness seems to settle in early, and the calendar pages flip faster than we can keep up. Amidst the hustle and … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Breathe
In the tumultuous journey of life and business, success is often viewed as the ultimate destination. However, what if success is not just a point on the map but a continuous journey guided by an internal compass? This compass, shaped by our values, not only directs our decisions but also determines the quality of the … Continue reading Your Values and Your Compass
I am thankful for: The teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching TV, because that means they’re at home and not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am earning an income. For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have … Continue reading I am Thankful for…
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
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…
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
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
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
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?
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