Tis the season and the time of life. This past weekend we (my son and I) were preparing to play a very tough and disciplined basketball team from across town. Our “game plan” called for a morning workout the day of the game consisting of dribbling and shooting. Game day arrived and we headed to [...]
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“MEN WANTED FOR HAZARDOUS JOURNEY, SMALL WAGES, BITTER COLD, LONG MONTHS OF COMPLETE DARKNESS, CONSTANT DANGER, SAFE RETURN DOUBTFUL. HONOR AND RECOGNITION IN CASE OF SUCCESS” This was the classified ad supposedly placed by Ernest Shackleton in London newspapers before one of his expeditions. It has been widely cited by many writers and speakers as [...]
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As a father I love learning from my son. My son has taught me to enjoy the journey. As many men do I continue to make plans for my own life and the life of my family but they rarely turn out the way I had imagined. However, to quote George Patten “A good plan violently [...]
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Lately I have been thinking about what kind of legacy will I leave my son? Coaching my son in basketball this past season has been a dream. I watch in admiration as he executes the plays as outlined on my coaching clipboard, constantly encourages, and unselfishly looks for the open teammate. But as I watch [...]
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New Years Resolution Time: How about trying something NEW this year?? Begin by asking yourself “Who am I?” this Q will help you make 2011 a real NEW year, rather than a self-centered recycling effort. 1. What’s the purpose of my life? This should be more than the old “been there, done that” and hopefully go [...]
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