Your kids will experiences tremendous highs and lows in life. They will have huge successes and equally huge failures. It would be great if we knew exactly what those successes and failures would be so we do a better job of preparing them. That is unlikely to happen.« Continue »
The Key to Success: Doing it When You Want to, and When You Don’t
I enjoy running outside probably more than any other exercise. This summer, I joined a running group made up of women whom all love running more than I do to help keep me motivated. I signed up for a 5K next month, but not just any old 5K, one where I’ll be running away from zombies who’ll try their best to take me down. So with my love of running, and all of my external motivation, you would think that I would be chomping at the bit to get moving every day.
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Lessons From an Olympian, and a 6-year Old Learning How To Ride a Bike
Do you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike? Or better yet, the first time your son or daughter learned how to ride a bike? We just experienced the latter for the 2nd time as our 6-year old son recently began riding his bike, on two-wheels! It was somewhat of a challenge, and a learning experience for us all.« Continue »
Join Me For My Weekly Marriage Series
A majority of marriages end in divorce. That is the sad truth. Statistics say at least half of all marriages do not make it. That bothers me, as I am very passionate about marriage, and hate to see marriages end. However, I do love when I see marriages that last and marriages that thrive.« Continue »
What Makes A Champion
While everyone was getting ready to see if the Miami Heat could finish off the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, and get LeBron James his first NBA championship, my family was getting prepared for a championship game of our own. Our 6-year old son, Jackson, and his Junior Rookie Reds baseball team was playing in their league championship game. That was the focal point of our day.« Continue »
GET Ready for Success…It is Coming!
Are you ready for success? If you reached your goal would you be able to handle it?
I read that over 70% of lottery winners go broke within a few years. Before you begin the “smh” (shaking my head), answer this. Have you ever hoped for something, had it happen, and you were not prepared for it?« Continue »
Whiteboard Quote of the Day: “Do One More”
What can you do to get the most out of whatever you are working on? How can you ensure that you have done everything possible to reach a goal? I remember when I first began weight training in high school (years ago), our coaches, or the person spotting me, would often encourage me to “Do One More“.« Continue »
A Declaration: I am a…..
I just finished reading a great book by Jeff Goins, and joined him on a 15-day Writing Challenge (side note: this happens to be the 2nd writing Challenge I am participating in this month). Jeff’s Challenge is designed to help writers, like myself, master the craft of writing.« Continue »
Facing A Problem? 5 Reasons To Be The Solution
Do you consider yourself someone willing to present a solution to a problem? Your social media posts, blog comments, and article comments probably provide a pretty good indication if are or not.« Continue »
Whiteboard Quote of the Day: Are You Willing?
What can a 6-year old teach you about your will to succeed? What my son is doing to get better at baseball is a great example of being willing to succeed.« Continue »
