Author: Chet

Today, after our 90 minute practice with a team of producers, I had my one on one with their leader. Upon exiting this second practice of the early morning, I was greeted by two young studs waiting ( I assumed) for some time with their leader. I. Was. Wrong. They were waiting for me. As … Continue reading Practice mo…

The Apostle Paul used the Greek word "Makrothumeo" often in his teachings. The word literally translates "long hearted." We are called to be long hearted with each other as God is with us. This is simple, not easy. Remember this, leader, when dealing with those you lead. Practice being patient.  My nature is impatient. God, … Continue reading Long hearted…

Here’s some learning from an old dude still learning new tricks. Want more engagement with your team?  Stop trying so damn hard. Push the tension to it's proper owner. Your problem is you're doing too much of the heavy lifting and letting the strong men/women around you do too little. Flip the fu&^ing script. Give … Continue reading Engagement with your team…

This morning I joined BTL Band practice about ten minutes late. I missed a MOT. They played it back for me. Two teammates shared their story of transformation. There were tears, lots of them. Tears of joy as one teammate told another how much he inspired her to change her relationship with one she loved. … Continue reading The Band…

Screenshot One of my clients cousins just made my day. She's reading BBTL. I love what she did to Day 6. The truth, remember, takes few words. Life is hard, friends. Do the hard thing you've been putting off. Do it today. God bless you. Live hard. Love ❤️ harder. Much harder...

Lobsters have been around for something like 350 million years. They survived whatever it was that took out the dino’s. Lobsters live on the ocean floor and protect their turf without often going to war. When they encounter another lobster, they mostly shadow box and shoot hormones to establish their position. They’ve got a live … Continue reading Like a lobster…

The only pure overlap between your BTL CORE and OPUS is purpose. It's our belief - purpose counts twice. Fact. Show me the human who has clarity of purpose for their work and life and I’ll show you a soul on fire. Tame your nature, friend. The antidote to aimlessness is purpose. I’m glad we … Continue reading Purpose…

Intuition, like so much of life, we think some people have it and some don't. I mean c’mon man, we know the old saying, "A mother's intuition," means that momma just naturally got mo. She does not. Expert intuition, according to Daniel Kahneman in his book titled Thinking Fast and Slow, is not some kinda … Continue reading Focused…