Success at a sport like hockey is at least somewhat tied to how one’s skates are tied. For those that are younger, there is likely a direct relationship to the
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Alphabet of Accomplishment – X – eXtending eXcellence
“A well-built physique is more than vanity. It shows discipline, dignity, and dedication. It requires patience, passion, and self-respect. It cannot be bought, stolen, or inherited. It cannot be held
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart is by Stephen Pressfield
In this book, Pressfield offers another calling for creatives. His message consistently suggests that the biggest battles we fight are those with ourselves. Are you in? Are you all-in as
Alphabet of Accomplishment – W – W2D WOW
This note was originally published in September 2023. W2D WOW. It’s an acronym I’ve produced over the years which stands for “willing to do what others won’t.” Value is the
No Mo FOMO
FOMO or Fear Of Missing Out is an acronym/term that has evolved in recent years. It’s partly an offshoot of social media where everyone is constantly sharing how amazing their
V – Victory is Validation of Values
Our values precede our choices which fuel our actions. In other words, we do what we value. Consciously choosing our values is vital to becoming the person we want to
We See What We Want to See
In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, we feel bad for the prisoners who have their perspectives controlled by others. We see them as hapless victims being manipulated. However, once the
U – It’s Up to yoU
In Ryan Micheler’s The Masculinity Manifesto, Micheler writes about a friend that introduced an idea for bucketing people into three groups. There are squatters, renters, and owners. Squatters are those
Dial it Down
A few weeks back, a Provincial election in B.C. kicked off. The day the election was “officially” announced, I received an email from a political party that led with the
Transparency. Truth. Trust.
Golf simulators have become increasingly popular and powerful in recent years. They provide both entertainment and educational value for golf enthusiasts. Simulators can provide an extension to practice and play
