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“Do more than exist—live. Do more than touch—feel. Do more than look—observe. Do more than hear—listen. Do more than listen—understand. Do more than talk—say something.” – John H. Rhoades John Roades wrote these words in 1972. Little did he know that over the next 50 years, they would grow in relevance. As a society we […]

I initially heard this concept in a Bishop Baron podcast. He discussed how as a kid learning the game of baseball, his coaches focused on the sport’s transcendental attributes – beauty, richness, and precision. The true baseball fan loves the 6-4-3 double play. His coaches did not lead with the intricacies of the game. They

I saw an excerpt from a 2016 article written by Frank Martela & Michael F. Steger titled, The three meanings of meaning in life: Distinguishing coherence, purpose, and significance. It discussed finding meaning in life through coherence (a sense of comprehensibility and one’s life making sense), purpose (a sense of core goals, aims, and direction

Land and expand is a business strategy focused on landing a small deal then using that success to nurture the customer relationship through excellent service. A company then expands its presence by upselling and cross selling the same client on other services and products. It is an effective strategy because it allows focused attention on

I have listened to the Martina McBride song, Love’s the Only House, for over 20 years. I bought the CD back in 2020 and added the song to my Spotify playlist several years ago. I knew the lyrics, but it was only recently that I felt their impact. The full line from the song is

Often conflict and discomfort are required for success. Getting through the pain of starting an exercise program, developing a new skill, breaking an old habit, even having a tough conversation to clear the air. Too many of us become uneasy and even agitated when we encounter conflict or disagreement. Conflict is inevitable and unavoidable. If

I recently talked with my college position coach for the first time in a long time. During the conversation I thanked him for how he played a part in my development. He commented that he didn’t do anything special and that I came from good parents with great genes. I agreed with him that I

Building friendships entails investing time and effort into establishing authentic connections. These genuine relationships are rooted in trust, empathy, and shared experiences. By nurturing these bonds, we cultivate a network of people who genuinely care about each other’s well-being and success. It’s a give-and-take dynamic which fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens our ability

The game knows. It just somehow knows. There is something out there much bigger than us that grasps it all. Consequently, we don’t get what we want, but we do get what the game feels we deserve. The game is not concerned about scoreboards and standings, but about the lessons and growth along the way.

I previously detailed a Led Zepplin song, Stairway to Heaven, as a tribute to my cousin who passed away too early at the young age of 45. From what I learned, he preferred their song, Ramble On. It is one of Led Zeppelin’s most enduring songs. Once again, upon reflection, I see the depth to