“When I consider the tremendous consequences from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.”  – Bruce Barton As I reflect upon this statement, I see so much truth. So much of our life is defined by little things.  When we study accidents in our plant, it’s usually a brief lapse or […]

I caught a video of Coach Arvin Mosley Jr. speaking to young athletes.  He said coaches want players who control their EARTH. It was on point.  Effort – control your effort. At the end of the day, you are the only one who knows if you could have tried harder or done better. It’s a choice you […]

“Where is your mindset after something bad happens to you? The fact is, none of us controls what happens to us in life – but we do control our responses to those circumstances.” – Villanova Basketball Coach Jay Wright Your attitude is a daily choice. It’s a choice to respond to adversity, not surrender to […]

Let me give you a behind the screen view of how these notes come about. I read regularly.  My mom, an English teacher, cultivated a joy of reading when I was young.  I was a poor classroom student as a kid. More interested in sports and recess than the classroom.  But I loved reading.  It helped […]