Editor’s Note: Originally published Jan. 11, 2023 “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” – George Halas. Halas is a Hall of Fame NFL coach. He was the owner of the Chicago Bears and played a key role in establishing the league. His comment is simple but challenging. To choose to do your best […]

“My story is the average story. It’s just filled with special people. What am I without them?” – Pharrell Williams Pharrell Williams is a singer, writer, and producer who enjoyed a remarkable year with his song “Happy” topping charts in 24 countries. He credits his success to what he calls the “alignment of stars”—a reminder […]

When asked if there’s an Olympic story that inspires me, I think of Michael Phelps—a story I’ve followed closely. Phelps is the epitome of “lean” in more ways than one. And not just physically. Phelps was physically gifted, yes, but his success is rooted in hours of dedicated training, strategic coaching, and relentless attention to […]

“It’s doing, not hoping, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not wishing, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not planning, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not knowing, that makes a difference.” Andy Stanley shared this lesson about what to do when life isn’t what you want it to be. His focus? “Doing.” It was […]