Author: Chet

1988 Kansas National Champs are referred to as ”Danny and the Miracles.” 2008 Kansas Nattychamps are known as “Mario’s Miracle.” So what shall we call the 2022 Champs? A Kansas miracle. No one dude did it. The team did. Big Dave had a smile in the halftime locker room that ignited Christian Braun. Bill asked … Continue reading Jayhawks…

Let me keep this simple, men. According to the Gottman's 40 years of research in the love lab, men have two major complaints with their bride/partner/girlfriend - "There's too much fighting, and there's not enough sex." Women have two major complaints about us - "He is never there for me. There isn't enough intimacy and … Continue reading Be there…

That’s Grappy, second from the right as you’re looking at this beautiful pic. And, second from the left is Brother Mick. Yesterday’s ride was all about those two, at least in my mind. Grappy only rode with us one other time in all of 2021. Why was he on the HA ride? When the HA … Continue reading Grappy and Brother Mick…

This morning it feels like I’m a kid again anticipating Christmas morning at 858 S. 11th Street - it can’t get here quickly enough. Why, you ask? Simple really. Today we’re cycling from Johnstown, heading east, hitting a few hills, downer’s famous dumping grounds, and then making our way back to Johnstown for a celebratory … Continue reading Under attack to overflowing…

You are not designed to be a self contained unit. Fact. You and I need one another. Together we transform is not some branding bullshit, it’s a reflection of truth. We process the best alone and with our few. Do not miss this clarity. They are not mutually exclusive. You don’t get your stuff together … Continue reading Processing your stuff…

Do you remember how much fun it is to toss stones in a pond and see who can make the biggest splash? I do. Growing up in Salina, Kansas I remember walking down to the park with Steve, Toby, and James and looking for big rocks to toss. Try it. Here’s what happens. There will … Continue reading Just keep tossing…

A strong CORE is a beautiful thing. Do you want one? Do the work. Today, in another transformational team practice, a few women and a ccd Welkywelk were given the opportunity to gain more clarity within. Time will tell if more clarity came. You see, friend, you do not get a strong CORE. You build … Continue reading Do it again…

Someday soon this… Turns into this… Make time for what matters most. This is a pretty good visual reminder, huh. What are you making time for, friend? Live hard. Love harder…