Author: Chet

The world loves excuses.  Excellence demands you make yourself do what you can.  Which are you choosing. You choose. Your choices have consequences. Excuses or excellence. You cannot choose both. Damn. Live hard. Love harder... Don’t be a dumbASS…

My father taught me how to be tender. He was the kindest man I’ve ever met. My father in law (Nickies) taught me how to be tough. Actually, they both taught me (in their own way) how to be both. Fathers are called to lead families and are expected to lead when they least feel … Continue reading Fathers…

Most humans are inconsistent, operating differently when in a "one up" position vs "one down."  Translation. Most don't treat others the way we want to be treated (golden rule) or treat others the way they tell us they want to be treated (platinum rule). Most treat others based on their position in the systems hierarchy. … Continue reading Peers…

Ad Astra per Aspera is the state of Kansas motto. Established in 1861. It's English translation? To the stars with difficulty.  Freakin' love this. Life is designed hard and, don't forget, it's beyond beautiful. You are designed to shoot for the stars and expect asteroids in your way. Hard labor we disdain as we tire. … Continue reading Ad Astra…

Every team has a rumor mill. Part of this is uncontrollable, leader. Humans got to have some gossip to grow. This is part of our nature. However, part of your rumor mill is controllable. You see, when there’s a vacuum of information, teams will fill it. The need is for clarity and we’ll create many … Continue reading Team rumor mill…

Every so often you gotta get the cone, especially when you’re birth year was 1925! Live hard. Love harder…

I'm in the state of Missouri as I write this - the show me state. "An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep." We need a few more leaders with the energy/edge of a lion. Not angry, frustrated, or lone lions. We need connected, caring, … Continue reading Show me…

Today, in fact just minutes ago, we had the best band practice in the history of BTL. Yeah, we’ve had many great ones over the years. Usually most of the band is present when kairos practices come. Today was the best. Just Slipps, JimmyTHEgant, and my sorriness. I’ll never forget this one, however. JimmyTHEgant asked … Continue reading The best practice…