This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 13 of a 26 part series. I love this quote by career analyst and author of Drive, Daniel Pink: “Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.” So with that in mind, what are some traditional motivational tactics that might not be as effective today? […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 12 of a 26 part series. One of the things that I love most about Ironman is the people. This past year during the awards ceremony at the 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas, I witnessed this sight: (In case this photo is hard to make […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 11 of a 26 part series. Can I make a small confession? I had to check my dictionary before writing this post! “Kinetic” is not a word I use very often, but it certainly does not diminish its meaning. According to ole Mr. Webster, kinetic is […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 10 of a 26 part series. Justice, not exactly a “friendly” word huh? No, because justice is what you reap good or bad. More often than not the word justice carries a negative connotation… You don’t prepare adequately for your half marathon and justice brings you […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 9 of a 26 part series. The great thing about inspiration is that it can come from anywhere in all shapes and sizes! What or who moves you? How do you maintain your discipline and focus? What causes you to get out of bed early each […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 8 of a 26 part series. If you are anything like me, (more often than not) you give yourself too much credit when things are good and are quick to blame when plans go awry. This is the natural state of mankind. Remember, you will never […]

This post is rates Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 7 of a 26 part series. In this “me-first” society we live, it is very easy to lose track of the world around us. We are bombarded with messages everyday that encourage us to strive, to accomplish, to charge forward. We are prompted to create better […]

This post is rates Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 6 of a 26 part series. Whether you like it or not, focus is something you come by naturally. Either consciously or subconsciously your brain is working around the clock. Let’s focus on fear for the next few minutes… Fear is a part of everyday life. […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 5 of a 26 part series. Do you know that belief has a sound? Think about it. “I am sold myself” is an associated feeling of belief. Remember the last time you were absolutely confident. Nothing could stop you or shake your belief. What did you […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 4 of a 26 part series. Life is filled with disappointment. As a matter of fact, disappointment occurs at some level most every day. The key is how you deal with disappointment. It can certainly lead to discouragement, but that’s no fun and its certainly not […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 3 of a 26 part series. Commitment is doing the thing you say you would LONG AFTER THE FEELING YOU MADE IT IN HAS LEFT YOU. I think of New Year’s Resolutions. Its no surprise why gyms are full during the month of January each and […]

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 […]

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 […]

This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. This past weekend my wife and I revisited Asheville, NC for the second year in a row. Last year we thought’d be a good idea to take pictures of each letter for the purpose of making magnets for our new refrigerator. What you see below is our […]