Author: Chet

Today, during practice 107, The Watchman came prepared. It was an amazing practice, at least to me. Everyone played. Oneness was tasted as we shared truth about hard things we’ve all been through and are currently going through. This past weekend was all about integrating work and life. Used to be a hard thing to … Continue reading Integrate…

Long ago, when leaving Salina for college, Mom dropped some wisdom bombs on me. Don’t expect the world to give you what you want. You’re going to have to fight for it. You’re welcome to come back to visit, but not to live. You are on your own now. Today, NCAA wrestling championships will conclude. … Continue reading Fight…

Pray it out. This thought came to me yesterday as a depressed client of mine was sharing his writing. He was trying to solve internal problems with external solutions. Does. Not. Work. For. Long. The best solution to your ruminating mind is to focus it on your strong CORE. Don’t look outward and compare. Look … Continue reading When in doubt…

Yesterday, during OSU WSOC practice 105, I was blown away more than I’ve ever been in 22 plus years of BTL team practice. I’m not exaggerating. If you know me, you most likely know I don’t hand out compliments like candy. So, what blew me away? A freshman knew exactly what I was thinking. Did … Continue reading Surprised…

Let’s say you don’t like how you’re tracking. Feels like you are overworked at work, under-appreciated at home. The boss isn’t giving you good vibes. Your bride or best friend is being too much or too little. You are frustrated. What to do, you ask yourself. Start with why. We rarely improve the how without … Continue reading Start here…

The minute you join any collection of individuals, teams, or leaders, your brain goes all primal on you. You see, anytime you engage with others, your brain scans them like the ancient Savannah looking for friend or foe. Your brain begins with the leader but it doesn’t stop there, it’s got to know that not … Continue reading You belong…

Most parents are super-tuned toward their children. We don't miss a game or piano recital. We hire tutors and trainers as if their college entrance depended on it. We give them the best of everything and do our darndest to shelter them from the storm. We want them to have every advantage we can possibly … Continue reading Sunday suppers…

Seared our sorriness yesterday morning. I asked him to tell the band why he hand the Spartan lambda painted onto his humvees back in Afghanistan and why he rode on the front of the hood, not in the front or back seat. Thirty minutes later we were all in humble silence and awe as we … Continue reading JimmyTHEgant…