Leadership

If you’ve watched a basketball game, you’ve seen how two clocks quietly guide everything on the court. There’s the game clock, steadily counting down the whole contest, and the shot clock, measuring those short bursts of time where a decision must be made. One keeps moving no matter what. The other can pause, reset, or … Continue reading Certain of Uncertainty

Think about a trip you’ve been dreaming about for years—one of those journeys you’ve imagined down to the smallest detail. You’ve pictured the hotel, the food, the sounds of the streets, the colors of the markets. You’ve researched the culture, the hidden gems, the must‑try dishes. You’ve packed and repacked your luggage, making sure nothing … Continue reading Don’t Miss the View

“Just say no.” It’s a phrase indelibly linked to public service campaigns—from Nancy Reagan’s stern warning against drug use to Michelle Obama’s encouragement to young people. It’s a simple, decisive command, and it aims at the big, life-altering decisions. But I want to offer an insight: the true power of “no” isn’t reserved only for … Continue reading No Muscle

Most people stop when they reach the goal. They hit the mark, check the box, and coast. But what if the real transformation — the kind that builds legacy, mastery, and momentum — happens after the supposed finish line? Grant Cardone’s 10X rule challenges us to aim ten times higher than our original goal. Not … Continue reading Push Past the End

In The Avengers, the team had one clear intent: save the world. Their methods? Unconventional. Their outfits? Let’s just say no one was blending in at the grocery store. But their mission was undeniable—defeat the enemy. Anything that didn’t support that goal? Irrelevant. No distractions, no wasted effort. Just laser focus. Imagine if they wasted … Continue reading Win with Intent

On March 18, 2025, I encountered a blind man who was heading to work at a company that manufactures various products. As we chatted, he casually mentioned that most of the workers there were blind or visually impaired. Now, let’s pause for a moment. Not only was this man blind and employed, but he worked … Continue reading The Blind See a Lot

Just imagine a world where we get everything right the first time—no missteps, no regrets, no apologies necessary. A world where every decision is precise, every action flawless. But let’s be real: that’s not this world. We aren’t wired for perfection, and mistakes are inevitable. Yet, could we at least reduce how often we have … Continue reading Less Sorry, More Purpose

Desire without capacity is like a jet without fuel—full of potential but unable to take off. Many people dream big but lack the endurance, discipline, or wisdom to sustain the weight of their aspirations. Growing your capacity means developing the habits, skills, and resilience necessary to handle what you seek. Without this, you may achieve … Continue reading Capacity

In 2005, I met a beautiful woman—now my wife—and let’s just say our relationship had more fireworks than the Fourth of July. In hindsight, some of those early disagreements might have been red flags, but she completely captivated me. She was, and still is, a rare find. Like a treasure chest, she has revealed even … Continue reading Refined By Marriage

Let me tell you a tale of youthful ambition, shattered dreams, and an unexpected rise to fame—literally. Picture this: a group of young lads gearing up to lip sync their way to stardom at a talent show. They had everything ready—costumes, swagger, and a record that would make the crowd swoon. But as they strutted … Continue reading The Best Thing

Today, we’re diving into the wonderfully wacky world of seeing vs. perceiving. This will be as fun as a barrel of monkeys or at least as entertaining as watching them try to solve a Rubik’s Cube. The Eyes Have It… Or Do They? We all have eyes, and we all use them to look at … Continue reading Seeing vs Perceiving

Do you know what your strengths are? Not just where you have been placed in your job despite your background or what career you are pursuing because someone or something influenced you. If you do not know, I encourage you to get a copy of “Strengths Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath. In it, he explores … Continue reading Your Strengths

Regret. It’s a powerful emotion, isn’t it? We’ve all been there—moments when we look back and wish we’d made a different choice. Maybe it was a job opportunity we hesitated on, a relationship we didn’t pursue, or a dream we left unexplored. And what do we do? We punish ourselves, replaying those decisions like a … Continue reading Rise Above Regret

Introduction: The Unspoken Connection As adult professionals, we navigate life’s highways, each lane representing a unique journey. Sometimes, we find ourselves in the fast lane, pushing boundaries and accelerating toward our goals. Other times, we coast in the slow lane, perhaps hesitant or weary. But there’s an unspoken connection—a pace guy—who subtly influences our speed … Continue reading The Pace Guy

This morning during my exercise I noticed a neighbor’s sprinkler sprouting water on their lawn (between 30 and 50 psi). When I got into my shower to freshen up, the water was a different pressure allowing me to enjoy a soothing experience (40 to 50 psi). The pressure in the toilet tank did not need … Continue reading Sprinkle

You may not be interested in sports in the least but stick with me here. In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers were playing in the NBA Finals against the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers. Lakers’ leader Kareen Abdul-Jabbar suffered a sprained ankle in Game 5 of 7 and the team felt deflated because he was not going … Continue reading Magic

In November 1989, I was living in Trinidad, the day every person in the country was asked to wear something red. This was in support of the national soccer team who was to play against the United States for the final World Cup qualifying spot in Italy the following year. Although Trinidad and Tobago suffered … Continue reading Thrilling Memories

Two of my fondest memories from being on active duty in the military were one, when I was sent to South Africa on a peace-keeping mission with other militaries from around the world and two, when I served in the Honor Guard. In Africa it was fascinating to see how service members from other countries … Continue reading Military Tribute

“Which one is better, one or two? This is a common question among optometrists when they ask their patients to pick out which image is clearer? As the doctor homes in on which lens is better to correct your blurry vision, the clearer image becomes more difficult to ascertain. But that improved lens with even … Continue reading One or Two?

I think it is fascinating that actors and actresses move us to feel emotion with the characters they play. The are most effective the more closely they embody the person they portray. One of my favorite types of films is one based on a true story. The cast can usher the viewer into another era … Continue reading Authentic Self

According to WorldHistory.org, “the principle of Yin and Yang is that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites, for example, female-male, dark-light and old-young.” The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, mentioned that the earliest Chinese characters for yin and yang were found in inscriptions made on “oracle bones.” In these inscriptions, yin and yang simply … Continue reading Ying Yang

Happy New Year! This year you may have already set out to make one drastic life change or another. Tony Robbins teaches that there are three components when striving for a breakthrough, Strategy Story State Your Strategy is your plan of action to get there. Finding a great strategy may be as easy as doing … Continue reading In State

When the storms of life cloud your vision of the next step, remember why you took the first step. – Jonathan O’Neil

One of my late uncles was an Olympian in track and he once told me that he ran every day, even when he did not feel like it.  To achieve a significant goal requires self-discipline, but what is that really?  Wikipedia defines self-discipline as “the ability to motivate oneself in spite of a negative emotional … Continue reading The Athlete

Do you know that you have your own unique style of leadership?  One thing that makes one leader more effective than another is recognizing his or her strengths from weaknesses and operating in those strengths. Another thing is promoting the strengths of team members.  According to Rath and Conchie in their book Strengths Based Leadership: … Continue reading The Leader in You