COACH MAHR's BLOG
Coach Mahr's Blog started May 2017 out of the desire to continue to share latest content that was being developed in his role as character coach. A simple expression will catch Coach’s ear and upon reflection and discernment the Holy Spirit gains a greater foothold in his consciousness and guides his words to create a woven thread.
A new blog is typically posted every 10 days.
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I am Third
I have seen the expression “I am Third” before, but the most recent time it inspired me to read more about it. Based on those insights, I […]
Enlightened Self Interest
In today’s world it is easier to get a book published with outlets for self-publishing and small boutique publishing firms. As a result, we have thousands of […]
A Hungry Heart
Bruce Springsteen wrote the song “A Hungry Heart” for the rock band The Ramones to record, but his producer encouraged him to record it himself. Although Born […]
Cannot Get Rescued from the Middle of an Island
We can’t get rescued from a remote island if we remain comfortably in the middle of it. We need to be at the edge, out on the […]
Right Now
Its fall and its football season, well at least a modified version. Certain songs have stronger connections for me in the fall. One of them is Right […]
Worthwhile Effort
I am not a hired gun. I don’t work for a company; I work for leaders. I don’t sell a product to another company; I sell a […]
Then the Door Was Locked
At a recent funeral I heard the ‘Parable of 10 Virgins’ from Matthew’s Gospel (25:10), “While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those […]
Our Home
At the baseball park run by our Lion’s Club, my wife Vicki painted on the wall of the concession stand the saying, “In baseball, as in life, […]
Cherish
When I hear the word ‘Cherish,’ the first thing I think of is the pop song by The Association from 1966. The song, which was written in […]
True Up
The definition of ‘true up’ is to make level, square, or balanced with the help of an adjustment. To certify what was formerly an estimate. To reconcile […]
Leaning Forward in the Fox Hole
I was paid a compliment recently when a client said I was, “leaning forward in the foxhole.” It is soldier speak for one who is proactive, takes […]
Disappointment
I was recently on a panel discussion at work on the topic of diversity where the word ‘disappointment’ was used several times. It struck me that I […]
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