“B” = BRAVERY

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 2 of a 26 part series. Bravery, don’t you just love this word? I think of “Braveheart” and “Gladiator” and “William Tell.” What comes to mind when you contemplate bravery? Fear is a natural human emotion. We all experience it in some form or fashion and […]

“A” = ADVERSITY

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 1 of a 26 part series:   What is adversity really? Do you consider adversity the outcome when things don’t go as planned. If you don’t get your way, would you consider yourself “faced with adversity?” Just a few questions to get you thinking! In my […]

Step 2: Pursuit

This is the 2nd installment of a 6 part series: This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Yesterday we spoke on the topic of POTENTIAL. Now that you have an idea of what that might be, the next step on way to PURPOSE is PURSUIT. Potential that is not pursued will result in wasted […]

Step 1: Potential

This is the first of a 6 part series: This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. The first step toward finding your PURPOSE is POTENTIAL. 3 quick questions for ya: 1. What are you good at? 2. What do you enjoy doing? 3. What would you do if time or money were of no […]

Purpose is a Process

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Do you believe that you know exactly what you were put on this earth to do? This is not a trick question, sincerely! According to Mr Webster purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.” I would […]

Desire is NOT enough…

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. “IF you want something that you have never had before you must do something you have never done before.” I recently read this statement in Bob Beaudine’s book “The Power of Who.” The point that Bob was making is that new things don’t JUST HAPPEN. I loved […]

Passion that Pays

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Paint me a picture of your perfect profession! What do you WANT to be paid to do? What would you do if money were no object? Go ahead, write it down….. What did you come up with? Superhero, Consultant to the Stars, Professional Athlete, Author/Speaker, Cutting Edge […]

“Killin’ Time”

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. I cannot think of a more arrogant phrase than this. Killing time, seriously…why don’t you just hold your breath? Time is the most precious commodity that any human being has. It is most definitely a limited resource and once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. I just cannot […]

Competition

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. What does competition do to you? Does it make you better or does it make you smaller? Let’s consider a series of contrasts as we work through this realization: Does it BOTHER you or BLESS you? Does it GROUND you or GROW you? Does it CRUSH you […]

MONTH-A-VERSARY

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY… Today my wife Marietta and I celebrate our 73rd anniversary! No, you didn’t read that incorrectly, I did say “73rd.” Are you scratching your head yet? Have you thought to yourself “impossible” or “this guy is off his rocker!” How could it […]

Finish Strong…

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Today is the last day of April so let me ask you one simple question: “How are you going to remember this month at the end of the year?”” No matter how the first 29 days have gone, you are now in position to finish strong! If […]

My Official Race Report

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. With every race, comes a report. This may be a bit much so skim over it if you must! I would love to hear any/all feedback you could offer: New Orleans 70.3 Race Report on Timex Multisport Team Blog.