Graduation Day
My college graduation was unremarkable. I sat on a folding chair in my university's basketball arena, listening to dull, platitude-infused speeches. There I was, eager to get out o
What’s your word of the year?
On the morning of January 1st, our dog Hope wanted to be the first to welcome 2024. Since Story, no longer a puppy, joined our family, it’s become rare for Hope to be the ear
If you were a tree…?
Autumn, a season of poetry, arrives with a delicate touch. The intensity of summer fades, replaced by fresher air, crisp nights, and trees rooted firmly in the embrace of planet Ea
Enjoy the Silence: Time to Reflect, Reset, and Renew
Sometimes the most significant difference between those who find fulfillment and those who chase it is nothing. That is, the pros know when to be quiet. Silence is a virtue, but it
How to Live a Fulfilled Life
In my twenties, I wondered if I was adopted. The physical characteristics left no doubt that I was my parent’s son, but I never felt like they understood me. I didn’t f
Slow is Fast | Happy Thanksgiving (little early)
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln. Slow is fast isn’t a new concept The Navy Se
It’s about the climb not the destination
“Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” When I was younger, I tortured my parents with these questions during our road trips to New England, and karma paid m
Life is a Marathon not a Spring | Leadership Lessons from the Marathon
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I fall in love with Autumn every October with the first breeze of crisp air that blows through the trees. Here are 20 Reasons why I fall
We’re talkin’ about practice | Deliberate Practice | Ted Lasso
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, How do you get to Carnegie Hall? The answer is practice, practice, practice. While this is true, a more accurate answer is deliberate
Take Up Space – Share Your Story
Growing up, we consistently went to 9:15 Sunday Mass and were always late without fail. My Dad would have our Oldsmobile Cutlass on two wheels as we careened into the parking lot l
