Author: Chet

Last night we kicked off another season with one of my favorite teams in the world - OSU women's soccer. Their leader and this team is filled with good souls who kick some serious grass. They are even better than they think they are (trying to change this, btw). Their leader put a bow on … Continue reading Governor…

Today was another solid team practice filled with reminders. These dudes want to build mental toughness. For some it’s playing like it’s an all star game, every game. For another it’s not letting the heat of the moment turn ‘em into a heat seeking missile. Mental toughness is not one size fits all. Some must … Continue reading Practice ONE.113…

London streets are messy. Unlike most American cities, London streets are mostly angled, curved, filled with crazy circles, and tons of dead ends. And, the Thames river runs down the middle of it all. So, when people like me head over for work or play we are really happy to hop into the big, black, … Continue reading London learning…

A very common refrain for those in the business of speaking is - “leave them wanting more.” Translation, the best speeches are ccd and leave the audience wanting more instead of wanting it to end. This is also true for you. Looking back on my learning from France IV, I’m taken aback by the simplicity … Continue reading Leave yourself wanting this…

The road ahead we see only narrowly. We think we see the whole picture. If only we knew… Every OPUS begins with a dream. It’s got to be big too. We cannot know the exact route to the top, we’ve just got to have clarity it’s worth the climb. There will be obstacles in our … Continue reading The road…

Miss and I are departing France this morning. Been here since July 11th and it’s time to move on. Ever notice how departures stir emotions, friend? For me, most departures bring about a sense of gratitude coupled with loss. Not sure when, if ever, we’ll return to this part of France. It’s been a great … Continue reading Departures…

Last night, Miss and I celebrated 42 years of marriage. It’s been real, hard, opus learning how to love while growing up together. We met at age 17 and 21. Separated by a 3 years and 3 months exactly. We married on July 24, 1982. Big hair and big dreams. Here we are living them … Continue reading 42…

The picture above is Missi’s favorite dish she’s had all month in Europe. There was no meat, very little cheese, and consistently mostly of the flowering bud of a zucchini. The magic was in the hands of the creative chef who composed the ingredients in just the right way to bring magical flavors out of … Continue reading Simple ingredients…