On a recent team trip to California, I got on the fiercest roller coaster I’ve ever seen. It was tall, fast, upside down, and unpredictable; it was a formidable opponent. There was a moment when I wondered if I was going to die. We’ve all...
Imagine it is 17 days before Christmas. Mary, a young girl who is about to become the mother of the child who will change history, is feeling uneasy. She is traveling to Bethlehem, a small town 70 miles from home. Although encouraged by God through...
Is there something in your life you'd like to fix? Possibly something close to your heart? What if, after trying your best and using all the resources and experts available, some problem remains unsolvable? Despite your efforts, it persists, and you learn the solution doesn’t...
Ownership is common sense. To own something means to have full control over it. Ownership is different from renting because it comes with responsibility. Last week, I made a mistake that impacted something important to someone else. My actions showed poor judgment, and the other...
I want the best for my players, which is why we discuss helpful topics. Most of these are simple, but they are often not executed without discipline. It's the discipline that separates the good from the great. Who do you want the best for? Is...
We can all agree that distractions are a constant part of our daily lives, often subtle yet powerful enough to divert us from what truly matters. These distractions not only hinder our potential but also cause us to settle for less than we deserve. While...
My dog Lexi does an excellent job of keeping bad guys out of my house. I’m 100% sure bad guys aren’t getting in because Lexi hates intruders and cares deeply about the people she protects. However, there are concerns I need to consider that could...
Could you please raise your hand if you want to win? There's nothing like the feeling of winning. However, winning to lift others and bring joy to those who wouldn't have done it without your contribution is what winning is all about. Helping others win...
On a recent Memorial Day weekend tour of New York City's financial district, I was reminded of one of America’s early mantras: America, the land of opportunity. The conviction that hard work can lead to upward social mobility is deeply ingrained in the fabric of American...