Author: Doug Brown

In today’s BBTL book entry, Chet writes about fatigue and its true cause.   As it turns out, the 100-year-old science behind muscle fatigue doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story.  "Oxygen debt” is a major contributor when we “hit the wall” in times of heavy exertion and fatigue is no doubt physical. But there's a good argument to be made … Continue reading Day 239 – Fatigue…

In today’s BBTL book entry, Chet opens with a quote by Maya Angelou.   “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Chet goes on to write, “Your words matter, leader.  The way you choose them matters more.  The emotion, tone, and body language leave … Continue reading Day 238 – People don’t forget…

In today’s BBTL book entry, Chet writes about conflict and the need for individuals, teams and leaders to “root it out,” if they are truly committed to building team chemistry.  Too many of us are settling for false harmony, because getting to the root of the problem is just too damn hard.  We choose to ignore the problem, avoid the conversation … Continue reading Day 237 – Root or rot…

No, the dog didn’t eat my homework.  I chose to combine yesterday’s and today’s blog, as they go hand-in-hand. In the past two BBTL book entries, Chet writes about the 3D reality of our brain’s reaction to disaster – Denial, Deliberate & Decide – AND of thesecret to beating the brain’s hardwiring. When disaster strikes, we humans typically spend too … Continue reading Days 235 & 236 – Disasters… & Leading through disasters…

We wouldn’t dream of arriving at the airport for a flight without our ID.  Or a Bears home game in December without a hat and gloves.  And we surely wouldn’t head out for a 3-hour hike without packing water, something to munch on, and doing at least some light stretching.  Personally, I wouldn’t think of pulling out of … Continue reading Day 234 – Emotions 101…

The entry titled Practice… is an apt conclusion to this section of the BBTL book.  Those reading along in the book, or those who’ve picked up the melody line of the past 41 blog posts, know that we’ve been nuancing essential number 8 of the BTL 12 Essentials of Personal Excellence — Build Your Commitment to Learn.   We’ve studied slowing down to … Continue reading Day 233 – Practice…

This morning, during our weekly BTL Band practice, one of our own poured out his faith, his hope, and his love. He’s in the middle of a fight — a great fight.  No sand in his socks this time, but every bit as much fear, frustration, passion and purpose.  You see, our friend is all about passion … Continue reading Day 232 – The scientific method…

In today’s BBTL book entry, Chet writes about effort being the multiplier of both talent and skill, and about the ever-steepening climb toward mastery.  Gains in skill come less frequently as the effort required for incremental gains increases. The key to maintaining your momentum, Chet continues, is to collaborate.  “Nobody is as smart as everybody” and the input, challenge and encouragement of others … Continue reading Day 231 – Talent is overrated…