“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi Nick Saban is one of the most successful college football coaches of all time. In his 30 years as a head coach, he won 7 National Titles, including 6 at the University of Alabama. He recently decided to retire, and there has been a lot written about what he did that brought him this success. One of his key principles was not to focus on the outcome of the game. The focus should be on the current task at hand and our quest to be as perfect as we can on those individual tasks.This is summed up by his philosophy of perfecting every play. Read more…
“Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” – Elastigirl, The Incredibles Self-identity is a powerful force that shapes our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves and navigate the world. Renowned life coach Tony Robbins, a beacon of motivation and personal development, sheds light on the significance of self-identity. In a world filled with external influences, nurturing a strong sense of self becomes crucial, especially for parents guiding children aged 5 to 18 through their formative years. Embracing Uniqueness Tony Robbins emphasizes that self-identity is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Each individual is unique, with their own set of strengths, talents, and passions. As parents, fostering a sense of individuality in our children is paramount. Encourage them to explore various Read more…
My calling is not built on a location, it’s built on a destination. – Coach Deion Sanders Check out the clip here I love the thought of Coach Prime’s response to the media as he was introduced as the new head football coach of the University of Colorado. A few layers stood out as I thought about his comments about tying yourself to a destination rather than a location. While on the surface, location, and destination are a place, they don’t mean the same thing. Your location is where you are and your circumstances at any given point. You may be in the stage of your parenting journey where you are dealing with toddlers and diapers day in and out. Read more…
“Most humans are never fully present in the now because unconsciously, they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.” – Eckhart Tolle I heard a story one time about Jack Welch. Welch was a very successful COE at the General Electric company and widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders in corporate America. For years he led one of the most successful companies in the world. The story goes that Welch had a heart attack. All the years of stress and long working hours caught up with him. As most of us would after a life-changing event like a near-death experience, it Read more…