Author: Chet

I remember my 6th grade report card from Mr. Gillespie. I don’t remember any narrative from any report card before or after. Seared me. Here’s my recollection of his words written over 50 years ago. “Chester is a gifted student. He would be much better if he invested more time in learning what’s being taught … Continue reading Originate…

Marie Ellen (Mom) has dropped many a wisdom bomb in her day. She’s 97 and still dropping ‘em most Sunday’s in letters to her few. The two that seared me the most? When departing for college back in 1977 she delivered some ccd magic. “Chester,” she began with a tone of unmistakeable finality, “have a … Continue reading Go get it…

When any dog of ours got sick and needed medication beyond Missi’s amazing food, she made sure they finished the full prescription. Every. Last. Pill. You see, Miss loves the pups! According to Jordan Peterson’s research (12 Rules for Life), only 50% of us even fill prescriptions ordered by our trusted doc’s for ourselves. And, … Continue reading Loathe less…

Jor, Tay, Krit & Josh, Miss & me, Sister Sue, Pinner, Bacon & Eggs, AJ & Jade, are all in Leland, Michigan making memories. We are missing a few and making the most of it. We are hiking, boating, paddle boarding, chilling, and even staring at the Milky Way at night. We are family. We … Continue reading Family…

For freakin’ ever we’ve known the amygdala is the center of the emotional brain. No amygdala? No emotion. Think again. You see, friend, scientists have recently discovered the amygdala is not the only “alarm circuit of fear.” When studying people who have lost the use of their amygdala, they had no fear of strangers, hot, … Continue reading Think again…

Here’s a deep truth, leader. The quicker you make decisions the better. The best leaders make the most bets, they just don’t bet the farm. Here’s their keystone habit. The minute they have a sense something’s not right - they act on it. They stop the saboteur before the damage is done. They stop the … Continue reading Bias…

Nothing lasts forever. You know this. We mostly live our lives, however, as if they will last forever. They won’t. Your children are on loan. Your career? Nope, not a chance. Your healthy/physical life? Not a prayer. Your friends? They will come and go. Nothing lasts forever. Fact. So, friend, we have choices to make. … Continue reading Nothing…

I woke up early this morning anticipating my ride with Markel. We recently rekindled our friendship after years of neglect, not purposeful neglect, you know, it just takes time and intention to keep friendships alive. Not true, actually. It takes psychological energy to keep relationships alive. You have to open your heart, time after time … Continue reading Water wisely…