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We are all hanging by a thread. Same as ever. When we’re young (at least for a short while) we think we’re unbreakable. Our mind makes us think we’re invincible even. We. Are. Not. We are all hanging by a thread. Take nothing for granted. Be good. Do good. As C.S. Lewis reminds - Putting … Continue reading Hanging by a thread…

You and I are easily offended. Normal. You and I do not easily forgive. Normal. You and I are overly tuned to ourselves. Normal. Great lives require us to stop settling for normal. Practice giving others the benefit of the doubt. Practice forgiving and forgetting. Practice tuning into others like an animal being stalked. Practice … Continue reading Offended…

I’ve been cut over 65 times now for skin cancer. This won’t stop being an issue until I stop breathing. This picture is after one week of the chemo cream that is supposed to stop the pre cancer cells from turning into something Doctorcuttfirstaskquestionslater will have to deal with using her damn knife. My head, … Continue reading Burned…

Why are we here? Why are you here? Why am I here? Simple, not easy. We’re here to build oneness. Oneness within is where it begins. Remember, you cannot lead another further than you’ve led yourself. Once you’ve built a strong CORE and authored an authentic OPUS, we’ll begin the long , hard, climb of … Continue reading ONE.0…

In my 25 years in business, I worked with some amazing people. I created a flat structure from the start with zero management and hired only "entry level"—same as how I started. Over time, I introduced "team leads" and always promoted from within. I was blessed to witness more than a few lives transformed through … Continue reading One of my few…

Abe Lincoln was right. Most of us can handle adversity. Wanna test a human? Give ‘em power. Few can handle it. God, help me humbly stand in your power. God, help me humbly understand my place. God, help me accept we’re all hanging by a thread even when it appears we have this world by … Continue reading Power…

Compete everyday. Compete against your previous best. Compete with those you call teammates. Compete with those who oppose you and thank God for them. Compete. Life is worth competing for. Compete is NOT a dirty word. Life is competitive. Study evolution, you’ll see. Compete with honor. Compete with strength. Compete in the little things. Compete … Continue reading Compete…

Yesterday during OSU grappling practice we were reminded of ancient truth. Marcus Aurelius famous quote had flesh and bones applied as a couple leaders shared learning from their season ending injuries. Best thing ever happened was their melody line. How could a season ending injury be the best thing to happen to someone? Perspective. The … Continue reading The best thing…