Author: Chet

Small giants choose being great over being scaleable. Small giants choose excellence over good enough. Small giants are like Imoto, not Nobu. Both of these offer world class sushi and service. In my mind, Imoto just does it a little bit better. Our aim, at BTL, is to become a small giant. We too are … Continue reading Small giants…

BTL team practice is all about creating a better locker room. Teams are built where no one sees but them. Team trust is built behind closed doors. Sacred. We, the BTL builders, know how to facilitate this kinda magic. No trust falls. No power points. No suits. No bullshit. What’s the lynch pin? Truth. More … Continue reading Locker room…

This picture now greets us at the top of Krit's second floor stairs. Makes me smile and hurts my heart, all at the same moment. Today, we did our traditional Penny walk around Loose park - this time without her. Make the most of your moments with loved ones (including your pups). Someday you'll only … Continue reading Penny…

I recently reminded a client that he catastrophizes stuff thats really just an obstacle in the way. We’ve all got bullshit that doesn’t make sense and leads to ambiguity. We all lose sight of the shore. The difference between being average and elite is the consistency of effort in ambiguity. Action in ambiguity. Marry this … Continue reading Keep working…

We all have a bias toward one thing or another. Humans, by our very nature, are biased toward our own. At our best, we recognize and release; at our weakest, we ignore and hold on for dear life.  This past year, I made the decision to take on a few new teams. They are all … Continue reading Bias…

Yesterday, we celebrated practice ONE.132, with this great soccer team. I read them a letter I wrote specifically for their leadership team of ten. I’ve watched them grow under the guidance of The Wizard and it’s been amazing to see the transformation. Freakin’ magic, you know. So, after another great practice, we sat in anticipation … Continue reading Joy…

Guard your attention. Mastery, remember is a long and arduous climb that requires your attention and only a few alongside. Masters eliminate noise and distraction so they can focus on their craft and embrace the climb. Not easy in this very noisy world getting noisier. Masters guard their attention. Are you? Live hard. Love harder…

“As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Proverbs 25:25. This was my father’s favorite verse. I’ve quoted it so many times. Lived it today. Jordanturnedforty called us at 6:50 this morning to tell us Daisy Jane arrived on the scene a few minutes prior. She’s a beautiful … Continue reading Daisy Jane…