When Monty Roberts was in high school, his teacher gave the class the assignment of writing about what they wanted to do when they grew up. Monty wrote that he wanted to own a ranch and raise thoroughbred racehorses. His…
[powerpress] Don’t aim to be comfortable You’ll never be your best if you just want to be comfortable. Being comfortable can lead to complacency, laziness and mediocrity. If you’re successful on 80% of the things you try, you’re not…
I wrote this post 4 years ago, but was reminded once again, as at this time of year we’re seeing schools scrambling to brag about how many of their brilliant students are being admitted to fine colleges and universities. And…
I went to lunch with my neighbor Bill yesterday and we started talking about the gentleman who used to live in the house next door. I told Bill about talking with my previous neighbor (Bob) on a bright Sunday morning and how he had…
Recently I received the pre-coaching information profile from a 40-yr-old teacher. He wrote, “I feel like I got on the wrong boat, and now my life is half over.” Wow – what a painful statement about moving along in this…
[powerpress] You know you’re good – but it doesn’t seem that anyone cares. Apparently excellence is not enough. How can you inspire others so they rally to your cause and see you as a leader? These seven traits can transform…
As we are headed into Mother’s Day I was reminiscing about my own mother. At 88, her death was sudden, but not unexpected. She and Dad were sitting quietly together on Friday evening after a day of activities together. They…
[powerpress] Make people question your sanity If everyone in your family and workplace commends you on how well you’re doing, maybe you’re not thinking big enough. Big ideas and goals always attract criticism from small thinkers. Don’t be afraid to…
As I was listening to my friend Chris McCluskey’s podcast on Worship, Work and Play, I heard him reference this old adage: “If I had but two loaves of bread I would sell one of them and buy White Hyacinths to…
When I was 10 years old, one of my best friends was Bob Queen. One afternoon while exploring the back acreage of our farms, a snake bit Bob. Seeing the snake slither off, my immediate response was to run after…