The word sophomore comes from two Greek words. The word - Sophos - translates to wise. And the Greek word Moros - translates to moron. Wise moron. Paradox, huh... As we mature, hopefully, we increase sophos and decrease moros. This does not happen with age alone. Wisdom is not guaranteed with time. In fact, the … Continue reading Sophomores…
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God
Dear Lord, help me, help me, help me...to remember. TOGETHER, always - ALWAYS TOGETHER. Love God with All Your Heart Jesus’ primary concern was to be obedient to his Father, to live constantly in his presence. Only then did it become clear to him what his task was in his relationships with people. This also … Continue reading God
Fear less
Kids can't raise themselves. True. And at a societal level we've somehow managed to over-raise and over-function for our kids. Also true. I saw the results of this first hand as a college coach - panic over failure, struggle to face hard things head on, lack of ability or desire to have difficult conversations. Not … Continue reading Fear less
Deliberate practice…
The 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to mastery is a myth. Mastery takes whatever time it takes. Fact. Some skills take longer. Some not so much. It depends. Yesterday, I went to the range for the first time in 20+ years to practice by my sorriness. I play golf for fun now. Was once competitive. … Continue reading Deliberate practice…
Belief > Book…
During practice with a really strong leader this past week, I listened to him sharing stories about his business. Something was missing. You see, his business is booming. Never been better, in fact. Yet his writing and his words told a different story. I waited, patiently, for him to finish. Seemed like forever. Was likely … Continue reading Belief > Book…
Pain
I love pain. More precisely, I love when people (including myself) take on pain for a purpose. I don't love pain for its own sake and I don't want to cause pain in order for the other person to stay in it. I get so much joy out of the process of diving into pain … Continue reading Pain
Leaders…
Leaders are believers. Leaders are connectors. Leaders initiate. Leaders are believers. Of course, this requires you to know your deepest held beliefs and continually align behaviors against bolted on, nearly immovable beliefs. Leaders are connectors. You must repeat the dream ad infinitum. Humans don’t hear well. Leaders put it on repeat with passion and purpose. … Continue reading Leaders…
Default or design
You have an identity. We all do. What we don't all have is an identity by design. For many of us, we have an identity by default. Life has informed how we view ourselves - outside views, hardships, good times, friends, bosses - and we've drifted along, content to default to the identities that life … Continue reading Default or design
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