Keeping Doors Open
When I was a freshman in high school, I tried out for the varsity basketball team. Just before our first scrimmage two of the upperclassmen got into some kind of trouble and weren’t going to be allowed to compete. One man’s misfortune is another man’s opportunity. Those were the words that Ray Wilson, one of […]
Look At The Big Picture
Happy Friday! Last night I watched a high school football game. It was a game. I’m not sure that I could call it a competition since it wasn’t very competitive. Although … as in most sports, there are little competitions inside the game. In lacrosse, who wins the ground ball battles? In basketball, who wins […]
Living Without Limits
Good Monday morning! Do not identify yourself with that which you are not.– Rev. Elizabeth Longo Be wise. Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you HAPPY.– Rev. Run As we move through the day, it’s easy to let our concerns, our problems, and our […]
What Is A Great Leader?
A great leader will not be a leader of followers. He or she will be a leader or leaders. Being selected as a captain last year was one of the most rewarding happenings of my lacrosse career. Many, if not the majority, of my teammates were captains or, at the very least, leaders on their […]
Words of Widsom: Today Is The Day
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. -Chinese Proverb I’m sure this can be interpreted in a few different ways. My immediate thought, however, is that there are often times that we should have done this or that, especially when it comes to our well […]
The Power Of Reputation
Reputation is made in a moment. Character is built in a lifetime. – James Leggett One of my recent coaches used to remind us that “your reputation is who people perceive you to be, and your character is who you are.” Each of these is a slightly different spin the same general concept. Our character is […]
What It Takes To Be A Leader
Anyone who influences others is a leader. – Chuck Swindoll If we are known by the company we keep, then the company we keep ought to inspire and invigorate us to greatness…[groups_non_member group=”Insider”][/groups_non_member] [groups_member group=”Insider”] Aspiring leaders recognize the importance of keeping company with those who have chosen to excel… They associate with great men […]
Continuing Down The Path
Good Labor Day morning! One of my buzz words for this year has been FORWARD. It will probably continue to be one of my buzz words through the end of the year, into next year, and beyond. Sometimes progress happens a lot slower than we expect. And while it’s tough to swallow, I occasionally have […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 5
Happy Friday! The GREAT Life G-ratitude R-espect E-nthusiasm A-ttitude T-eam first This time last month, about a month ago, I decided to give you a sneak peek into my project. It’s also a sneak peek into what I believe are building blocks for success and happiness, both of which are terms relative to the person […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 4
I read a great Gandhi quote – and great reminder – yesterday that said: To believe in something and not to live it is dishonest. I remember replying to a friend’s post on Twitter a couple months back. The post said something to the effect of, “I went out of my way to hold a […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 3
As I mentioned earlier this week, having a team-first attitude means reminding ourselves that “it’s not about me.” As an athlete, it means putting in a little extra work to aid in the success of your team. As a parent it means sacrificing certain personal conveniences on behalf of your kids. As a teacher or […]
The GREAT Life: Team First, Part 2
I always close out to my camps and clinics by reminding my campers that somebody else made it possible for them to be there, and that they owe that person(s) a thank you. I’ve found this to be true in all aspects of life though. I once read that every successful person has had at […]