I saw this parenting advice today: “The healthiest kids come from environments that do two things: encourage them with warmth and give them high expectations.” While it certainly applies to parenting, the advice is universally sound. Substitute the word kids with words like relationships, teams, enterprises, schools. You get it. They all work better and […]

“Inspiration turns into impact because you have the courage to start something and the persistence to follow through.” – Tom and David Kelley Inspiration is a funny thing.  We can be sitting on our couch watching television and be inspired. We can be sitting in a pew at church and be inspired. We can read […]

 “Adversity is a test of your toughness, not your talent.” Tim Kight Are you tough?  I’d like to think I’m tough enough.  But could be tougher.  There’s no chance of passing through this life without facing adversity. I’ve heard it said that toughness is a skill.  Skills are developed and refined through practice, and hardened […]

“We don’t have to be superstars or win championships.  All we have to do is learn to rise to every occasion, give our best effort, and make those around us better as we do it.” – John Wooden   This is a statement of impact.   “Rise to every occasion” means engage.  Don’t be passive. […]