This post was originally published on November 5, 2017, and is republished today with significant enhancements. Marc the Mudder, Circa November 1986 A mudder is an athlete who performs well in muddy conditions. When I played football as a running back, I was a mudder. Back then, most football fields were natural grass. When conditionsContinueContinue reading “Be a Mudder”
Category Archives: Self-improvement
The Art of Letting Go
Do you struggle with letting go of the past? If you do, then you’re in good company. Many of us do. I’d like to share one thing that helped me with your permission. Accept that there’s nothing beneficial about holding on to it. It’s in the past for a reason. It’s gone and you can’tContinueContinue reading “The Art of Letting Go”
MindWolves Re-Mind Program
Purpose: To help adults who feel disturbed and drained by the daily onslaught of negativity by starting and ending their days with gratitude and positivity. Promise: To unlearn what you have learned by renewing your mind 1% every day. To build new habits, passion, and purpose little by little, drip-by-drip. What is it? The MindWolves Re-MindContinueContinue reading “MindWolves Re-Mind Program”
Hope & Optimism
I’m an optimistic person. I look through a lens that sees good in all the messiness and hurt of life. Sometimes that lens gets very dirty and it’s hard to see any good, the silver lining amidst the pain, sadness, and sorrow. When that happens, I feel like giving up. I’ve come close, but somethingContinueContinue reading “Hope & Optimism”
Lessons from a “Pearl” Marriage
On July 30, 2024, my wife and I celebrated our 30th year of marriage. Even as I type that, it’s hard to believe. Thirty years ago, we were naive. We didn’t understand what “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do usContinueContinue reading “Lessons from a “Pearl” Marriage”
You Are a Letter
Hand writing letters is a lost art. I remember writing a few to my girlfriend (now my wife) and her to me. Whether it’s an actual letter, a short note, or thoughtful words on a card, there’s something about taking pen to paper and thinking about what you want to say. That intentional pause stretchesContinueContinue reading “You Are a Letter”
More Eyes & Ears. Less Mouth
This post was originally published on July 21, 2017, and is republished today with enhancements. I’m an ex-football player and coach. My position was running back. What’s the most important attribute of a good running back? Their eyes. Their vision. How they see the field, i.e. what’s developing in front of them, which enables themContinueContinue reading “More Eyes & Ears. Less Mouth”
The (New) American Dream
In the wake of yesterday’s assassination attempt on President Trump and in sympathy for the innocent victims of the senseless violence and their families, I offer this post as a prayer for America. This post was originally published on August 22, 2021, and is republished today with enhancements. What would the world look like ifContinueContinue reading “The (New) American Dream”
Trust
Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. It is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. Without it, relationships exist, but they’re not the stuff of which great partnerships are made. Two people can be amicable, but the dynamic between them will not approach excellence. Mediocrity is the best possible outcome. Without trust, there cannot be faith, hope,ContinueContinue reading “Trust”
Lifelong Coachability
Lifelong learning refers to the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons. It’s about continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge, regardless of your occupation, age, or educational level. Examples include taking online courses, learning a new language, attending workshops, or even picking up a new hobby. Employers value lifelong learnersContinueContinue reading “Lifelong Coachability”
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