Author: Chet

Your life. Make it a labor of love. God, help us all to take in your creation. Drink it in. Bathe in the beauty. Take nothing and no one for granted. Give more than you take. Get a little goofy along the way. I mean c’mon man we’re all just playing with the hand we’ve … Continue reading Opus…

Turns 40! Today, Miss and I await the arrival of Jordy’s crew. We’re in San Fran and heading to Napa - then onto Pebble Beach. Gonna be a dream trip for all involved. We will hike, bike, and maybe even sip a few vintages we’re going to more than like. We’ll dine, enjoy fine wine, … Continue reading Jordy…

This week, just like every week, I attempt to play with whatever way the ball bounces. Of course, my OPUS guides my steps. There is a strict schedule, one would say, to my work and life. And, there is plenty of improv. Your week, most likely, is fairly routine too. Nothing right or wrong about … Continue reading Play more…

I am blessed to live this life. I know it. I understand it. I accept it. I am not always grateful for it. Fact. Yesterday, as I drove home depleted from a great day filled with OPUS, I called my bride to tell her I was on my way. She asked how my day had … Continue reading Better man…

We’ve all heard plenty of Tiger stories. Here’s one that blew my mind about his hunger for feedback. Back in 2000, one of my clients mom volunteered to be a chauffeur at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. She was assigned to drive for Tiger Woods. Damn. This was the tournament where he beat the … Continue reading Feedback…

Here's the latest rinse of my worldview. These thoughts represent my deepest held beliefs and guide my behavior - even though I'm constantly tripping up and falling down. We are all a perpetual work in process. I share this work within, humbly and honestly, with family, friends, and clients in the spirit of transparency. My … Continue reading Worldview x.0…

A client recently wrote me some great stuff about control. He has new discipline around alcohol. Two is the number. Being out of control is ugly. Self control? Attractive. Where friend could you benefit from a little Epictetus wisdom - Persist and resist, remember? Most of my clients are better at persisting through hard stuff … Continue reading Control…

Trust your ASS more than your heart (Thanks, Steven Pressfield). Do the work. Put your ASS where your heart wants to be. If you want to be a world class runner, put your ASS on a track today. If you want to be a writer, put your ASS in your favorite writing space. If you … Continue reading Trust…