Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in January 2016. When asked to name some of the greatest minds in history, many would respond with Plato, DaVinci, Descartes, or Tesla. Certainly there would be controversy in assembling such a list, and ordering would be nearly impossible.. However, when it comes to establishing a clear front-runner today, […]
Hope for the New Year
Listen to the audio version here. Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019. Over the break I was thinking about how great it was to be a kid during the holiday season: time off from school; presents; lots of sweets; and family around to spoil you. As a parent… not so much. Maybe I’m doing something […]
A Few Words…and a hug!
Listen to the podcast: Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | Spotify I LOVE Thanksgiving because it’s simple. The entire purpose is to bring family and friends together and provide a time to pause from our busy lives and breathe. Thanksgiving does not have the buildup of other holidays that become consumed with parties, shopping, music, and […]
The Coach’s Guide to College Admission
Listen to the audio version here! A few months ago I wrote about no longer coaching my son’s soccer team. This fall I have moved on from that 9 year-old boys’ team to my daughter’s 7 year-old squad. Let’s just say it’s been… a transition. The 9 year-olds, especially in those last few seasons, had […]
The Three T’s
A few weeks ago, my wife called me at work around 2 p.m. This is not typical. “Hey, what’s up?” I answered. “Walter (our neighbor) is walking around his house with a clipboard,” she said. “Weird.” Not catching my sarcasm, she replied, “I know, right? Do you think they’re moving?” “I don’t know. Maybe he […]