Do the hard things!

Do the hard things!

The beginning of August always reminds me of years ago when I was either playing or coaching football. The excitement of double sessions and the beginning of a new season. Every team is undefeated and has the highest aspirations to go deep into the playoffs and...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In 1949 May was selected as the month to increase our awareness regarding mental health. Originally, the month was focused on increasing the awareness surrounding the recovery from mental illness. Today, it continues to focus on breaking the stigma associated with...
Patience

Patience

It appears winter has finally come to an end. The grass is greener, flowers are pushing through the soil, and the air is warmer. The cold, dark winter is quickly becoming a distant memory. At one moment, it seems the cold will never end and grass will never be green...
A Diamond in the Rough

A Diamond in the Rough

“The times demand big men. Not men who are big shots, but men who are big in heart and mind. Great men! Large-souled men!” – Richard Halverson One of my children’s favorite movies growing up was Aladdin by Walt Disney. I have always been drawn to the theme in...
The Meaning of Christmas

The Meaning of Christmas

During this busy time of year, we may forget the true meaning of the holidays. We focus on running from place to place without even thinking of the purpose of the event. We spend time and money at the stores or on-line without remembering what our family and friends...
Gratitude and Perspective

Gratitude and Perspective

Over the past 6 plus years, I have been studying the concept of resilience and more specifically, curious about the research on how to develop resilience within others (especially students). I first started looking at Ryan Holiday’s work as he has been bringing the...