Choices, choices, choices…

June 1, 2010

As Dr. Dobson called 10 to 11, the “angelic years”, what does that make 12? As my Pre-teen is applying the full court press in regards to pushing the limits of respect, trust, attitude, capabilities, etc… I am finding myself struggling to find appropriate choices in which to allow him more freedom. As he is [...]

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Tips to give your son a chance to play in a final four?

April 6, 2010

What a game!  Can you imagine if Gordon Hayward’s launch from half court had gone in? It was so close. No matter what your feeling is toward him, hats off to coach Krzyzewski (had to look that one up) for once again showing great leadership in bringing the Duke Blue Devils yet another National Championship. [...]

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“Hey dad watch this!”

April 3, 2010

“Hey dad watch this”, “Hey dad check this out”, “Mom- did you see that?”, “Grandpa-are you watching?”  These words are all to common for dads, moms, and grandparents with young children.  My son is always wanting me to watch this amazing shot or that great catch and sadly I always seem to have some other “priority” pulling [...]

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The Post-Game Dad

March 17, 2010

A great coach once told me that “whatever you do, be quiet on the drive home after your son’s game.  It is not the time in which a young man’s heart is open to coaching.  Find something to praise and save the coaching to just before the next game when the counsel can immediately be [...]

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Defining Moment

March 12, 2010

In business, a “defining moment” is the moment in giving a presentation that everyone is talking about afterward. Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, is a master at the defining moment. Many of us remember or saw the picture of the announcement of MacBook Air and how he pulled out manila interoffice envelope to demonstrate how [...]

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Bill Gates, Senior Answers Life’s Deep Questions

March 11, 2010

The other morning I attended a breakfast at the University of Washington and Bill Gates, Sr. was the honored guest. He talked to us about business, law, philanthropy, and social injustices. At the end he took a few questions and two stood out to me the most. The first was his answer to his greatest [...]

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The Best Advice Your Dad Ever Gave You

March 10, 2010

The other day I had the opportunity to share with The Barbarians. This is a great group of young men really serving the needs of our community. I thought they would be a great group to ask, “What is the best advice you ever received from your dad?” With their permission and preserving anonymity here [...]

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Why We’re Doing This…

March 9, 2010

Most men put all of their energy into growing their business, climbing the corporate ladder, achieving in the work place, and pursuing hobbies or special interests. However, when asked about what is most important to them in their lives, their sons or grandsons are high on the list. Why is it then that most men [...]

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