Jon Acuff says, “Spare change adds up.” Here’s what he means. If he sets a goal, he always aims to go just a bit further. If he’s trying to save $5 a week, he saves $6 instead. That “spare change” will amount to $52 at the end of the year. If he’s running a mile, […]

“Character accelerates the growth of talent.” – Tom Coughlin Tom Coughlin, a Super Bowl-winning coach for the New York Giants, understands the value of talent coupled with high character. While physical ability is essential, the character is what truly unlocks potential. People of high character see talent as an ingredient, not the finished dish. We’re […]

“We don’t coach energy and effort. You’re great players. You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t. Great players don’t get tired.” – Geno Auriemma, Hall of Fame basketball coach. Do you always have the energy? Great players ensure they have the energy to perform at the highest level. They are rested. They are nourished. They […]

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training.” – Attributed to Archilochus, Greek soldier, circa 650 B.C. One of the neat outcomes of these notes is that through the years of writing and reading them, we refine our joint understanding of how best to think, believe, […]