This past Friday night, I lost one of my best friends, Jeff Day, after an almost five-year battle with cancer. Though not family by blood, Jeff was a brother to me in every sense of the word. I’ve known him for as long as you can know someone, and the impact he made...

The Impact of Self-Talk When I taught, students would often confide in me, saying, “I’m not good at taking tests.” My response was always the same: “I know, because you just told me.” This seemingly small statement highlights a powerful truth—our self-talk shapes our...

If you could live your life over again, what would you change? It’s a powerful question that prompts us to reflect on our choices and values. Many of us would revisit pivotal moments—high school decisions, college years, relationships, or even a situation from last...

Why Do We Dread Mondays? Have you ever noticed how often people complain about Mondays? Or how they live for the weekend and feel stuck in the grind? This mindset is more than just a bad habit—it’s a reflection of dread that slowly drains joy from our lives. Think...

https://youtu.be/wk5PZ1xDudA Over the past two decades, working alongside teams, organizations, companies, leaders, coaches, and athletes, I’ve yet to meet anyone who didn’t aspire to be the best. Every athlete wanted to be a champion. Every coach strived to be the...

In The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*, author Mark Manson challenges the belief that success, greatness, and happiness come from achieving the things we desire. Instead, he argues that these outcomes depend on the pain and sacrifice we’re willing to endure. In other...

https://youtu.be/9RWKSF8GsOc The Limits of “Doing It All Yourself” We’ve all heard the saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” and the modern twist, “I am enough.” But if you've ever worked with someone who insists on having things their way,...

The Gift of "No" in Life's Journey While listening to Garth Brooks’ song “Unanswered Prayers,” I reflected on moments when I desperately wished for certain outcomes that never materialized: winning a game, earning someone’s affection, or avoiding a hard lesson from a...

True Friendships at Work: A Game-Changer for Productivity A great friend and mentor of mine, Bob Bodine, once shared a compelling study from Gallup that emphasizes the importance of workplace friendships. According to the study, having just one true friend at work can...