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My three principles are model the way, embrace pain (acute) and suffering (chosen), and embody truth in Love. I model the way in passionate pursuit of my OPUS. I also model the way in NOT doing what weakens me. I don’t half ass anything. This decision on what I don’t do has been more life … Continue reading Day 15 (Principles)…

This early am a team assembled on my driveway in utter darkness. The first arrived early to stretch. PJ arrived last. He’s the youngest, of course. After 48:48 the timer beeped three times, the work was complete. PJ and Blondie had to run to work, but Kevin, jmo, Slo, and I did our customary walk … Continue reading Day 14 (I am)…

I am poison and wine. I am a truth teller (better at speaking than listening). I am tough and learning to be tender. I am truer today. I am a learner and do not suffer fools easily. I despise bullshit. I am not an easy read and an acquired taste. I am becoming whole as … Continue reading Day 13 (Know thyself)…

Yesterday, during practice 25 with a fabulous team of Head Coaches, we followed the lead of a golfer and were brought to our knees by the thoughts of a grappler. I love both of ‘em. The golfer decided our direction for practice. The grappler shared his heart. We laughed and cried together. It was real, … Continue reading Day 12 (Worldview)…

You have an authentic swing, right Bagger? This thing called life is where we find it. We will over swing and over reach. We will try to guide it on days we don’t trust it. We will try to swing like so and so and feel out of place. We will try to fit in … Continue reading Day 11 (Always together)…

Becoming BTL involves finding the melody line and then a thousand nuances and a thousand more. Let’s start with finding the melody line. CORE, OPUS, PoP. This is the melody line. Discovering and cultivating who you are. Authoring an authentic aim for work and life. And the discipline of productive action. CORE. OPUS. PoP. CORE. … Continue reading Day 10 (The melody line of BTL)…

Today is our daughters birthday. She belongs with our family. She is a grown woman, autonomous and figuring out where else she fits in. She has a boyfriend and a few close friends. She works for a great company and with solid citizens. She is a work in process. She, just like you and me, … Continue reading Day 9 (Belong and become)…

Today, during another transformational Friday Band practice, we talked about death as regards to our work. For many of us our identity is tied to our work. We talk about faith and family, certainly. We talk about our identities as a neighbor and friend. We talk about hobbies, travel, and charitable contributions. However, when we … Continue reading Day 8 (Death)…