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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Act Our Spirit
We have likely been told at some point in our lives to “act our age.” I think a better direction would be to “act our spirit.” Age […]
Community
“Community is the unexpected byproduct of engaging with the world in enlightened ways. It’s the reward for showing up in the world as your authentic self and […]
Dress 70s, Talk 80s, Shoot 90s
My brother, who is a Golf Professional, made the comment years ago about my golf score, that I “dress 70s, talk 80s, shoot 90s.” It is about […]
Sunsets
As I watched a beautiful sunset over the James River in Virginia, I thought back to the news I had received just two days earlier. A friend […]
Do More
“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 […]
Love the Game Worry About the Rules Later
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 […]
Coherence
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, […]
Land and Expand
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 […]
Love’s the Only House
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 […]
Embrace Conflict, Be Uncomfortable
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 […]
Good Soil Still Needs Cultivating
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 […]
Building Friendships
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 […]
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