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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

A Sales quip I first heard over 30 years ago came from the President of my employer, a man of great experience and knowledge – therefore wisdom: “a presentation without a demonstration is just a conversation.” He emphasized doing demonstrations to show our products outperforming the competition. Statics show that demonstrations translate into higher conversion,

When I was developing content in my role as a High School Football and Character Coach, I sketched out a bunch of lessons around the “Be A …, Not A …” concept. I began sharing them in this blog in groups of 4-6 concepts per blog and this is my sixth edition. To see Parts

Context is the circumstance, environment, or background that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. It sets the terms of understanding and assessment. Context is critical, because it informs us about the importance of something, what assumptions to draw (or not), and it puts meaning into the situation. Nothing exists, and can be

Unity is a decision, as is disunity. To be divided is a choice. Disagreement is acceptable, it is part of tolerance and in fact needed for growth. A lack of agreement among people happens. Disunity goes beyond disagreement. It is created by splits, breaches, even conflict between people. Division thwarts growth. Disunity is not acceptable.

Being Present means being fully conscious of the moment and free from outside and inside noise. It’s often associated with feelings of stillness and peace. Our senses often seem sharper. When we tune in to every sense and appreciate the now, we find the present is not boring. We find out it is filled with

It is interesting to note that the value of a gift is set by the receiver and not the giver. Consider the gift of underwear; to a 10-year-old at Christmas who was looking for a new bike, there is very little value in his eyes. Yet that same pair of underwear given to a homeless

There is always more to the story than the headline, or what it seems like on the surface. So, we must look deeper. When we do, life becomes richer, and we gain an appreciation for life’s nuances. One of the biggest moments in Pittsburgh sports is the Pirates Bill Mazeroski winning Game 7 of the

St. Patrick was not Irish (British), did not banish all the snakes from Ireland (Ireland has never been home to snakes), did not wear green (blue was his color), and he certainly did not drink green beer (if he drank beer at all). As typical, over hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling, his legend has