Personal Growth

My shorts are on, my shoes tied and my music ready. It’s time for a jog.   As I open the door, the brisk air hits my face, and I can almost taste the morning dew. Every muscle I have, brain included, is a bit sleepy.   As I head up the first hill, I […]

Adversity is when you experience a severe misfortune or ongoing difficulty.   I’ve had plenty of adverse events in my life, but these stories couldn’t even begin to explain the concept. Even though I struggled, I think there are far better stories to share from others to help explain the concept.    Adversity will likely

Art can take many forms, from paintings to sculpture to music. It’s unique in its ability to tell a story, to touch people in different ways, to create a connection and to make us human. We all seem to be drawn to art, even as kids. When we are young, we start making art as soon

Life is like a game of chess. There is an infinite number of ways to play. It’s possible to become a master but still, have room to grow. At the core, the game is about problem-solving. To be great at chess one needs to see patterns, think ahead, use logic, be creative, fail, and learn.

Sometimes in life, things are so bad, it’s comical.   One summer we headed out to Colorado and on a beautiful afternoon decided to go for a horseback ride. 45 minutes in and everything was perfect. Out of nowhere clouds started to roll in. Then came the drizzle. Before long it turned into a full-on

In 1984, a driver heading to San Francisco approached a toll booth. They heard loud music. It sounded like a party or a Michael Jackson concert. Looking around, no other cars had their windows open. Inside the booth, the man was dancing. ‘What are you doing?’ the driver asked.   ‘I’m having a party,’ he

A dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy dog thought he saw a real

I’ve done all sorts of scary things in my life, from bungee jumping to scuba diving with sharks. But, I’ve never been more afraid than I was the day after Brooklyn was born.   It wasn’t the diaper thing or the fact that we were now responsible for another life. No, the fear came from

There was a young man who had ambitions to work for a company because it paid well and was prestigious. He interviewed and eventually got an entry-level position.   Then he turned his focus to a new goal. He wanted to become a manager. A position that would come with more prestige and pay. He

Candor is about being honest, with a twist. It comes from a position of being sincere. Often times it involves caring about someone else or an issue.   Candor goes by a few other names as well. “Telling you how it is”, “giving the hard facts” or “not sugar coating it.” Whatever the name, I’ve