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The BTL band is not normal, nor do we want to be. During practice this past Friday I described my vision for the next leader of this band. The one leading this thing once I’m gone or riding in the back seat will be the one who leads us in giving. You see, friend, this … Continue reading LA’s way…

When you think of masculinity, friend, what comes to mind? For most, it’s an image of the macho, macho man. The rugged individual, you know. Lone wolf archetype. Stud. I work with a number of tough dudes chasing excellence. Here’s a more accurate definition of the kinda masculinity they’re embracing. “Masculinity, first and foremost, ought … Continue reading Masculinity…

Resistance is the enemy of noble pursuit. And, pride is his best buddy... The hardest part in mastering your craft, building your literal core, or authoring your authentic OPUS isn't in getting started. All kinda well intentioned people start projects with real purpose and huge portions of passion. Few finish strong. Few... Most stop showing … Continue reading Resistance…

In 2000, one of my clients parents were Pebble Beach volunteers for the US Open. They were both given the assignment of chauffeuring a player. His mother was assigned to Tiger Woods. Every day, the players would be taken to the homes they rented on the course, and then to dinners and get-togethers. Except Tiger … Continue reading Choosing to cheat…

Moments of team chemistry always remind me of the 300. Yeah, I know, I've got issues. Here's an exerpt from the book Gates of Fire, by Steven Pressfield describing the secret sauce of Spartan chemistry. Check it out. The man nicknamed "Suicide" was just another teammate... "When I first came to Lakedaemon and they called … Continue reading Team first…

Must come to an end. Whatever good you’re enjoying today, it will not last forever. Whatever struggle? The same. So, friend, as you open a new chapter today, remember this life is temporal. Your departure from something good can be the beginning of something great. Have faith. Thank God for the good. Keep working. Your … Continue reading All good things…

I look like hell, huh. Don’t care. You see we have 158 days until we ride the toughest Tour de France climbs. My lips have cancer cuts at the moment. My forehead has some painful cancer cells wrecking havoc too. Hurts like hell to put the helmet on so I opted for the pelly mostly … Continue reading Resolve…

One of my favorite tees has two words on the front - Faith and Fear. Fear is crossed out. You and I need more faith than fear if we’re going to do anything uncommon. Fear dominates the common man/woman. Faith is the elixir of the uncommon among the uncommon. Fear comes in a million different … Continue reading Faith…