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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 following sentence: “Today, the most important election campaign in BC history begins.” This same chorus is being sung for other elections. A potential Federal election in Canada is being foreshadowed as the most important ever as well. In the US and their pending US Presidential election, democracy itself is, apparently,
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 for golfers that live in wintry regions. Simulators are available for home users and man caves as well as in commercial facilities. It’s estimated that the golf simulator market globally was around $1.8B US in 2023 and forecast to grow at 10% plus per year through 2030. The demand for
The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson – Book Review
A few years ago, I was listening to a Ryan Holiday podcast interview with a world class female cross-fitter who was recovering from a dislocated elbow injury encountered in her sport. As part of her recovery, she had been doing some reading and one of the books she was working through was The Slight Edge written by Jeff Olson. As a result of the podcast, I looked up the book, purchased a copy, and read it. The balance of this
Strive for Self-determined Standards
Robert Parker, like many, enjoyed a glass of wine. In the mid 70s, he began writing about his passion. He was just an enthusiast. He didn’t have a horse in the race. He wasn’t associated with the industry and wasn’t trying to promote one winery over any other. What started as a hobby sharing his thoughts with other like-minded folks turned into a burgeoning business. His newsletter became subscription driven. Other consumers were happy to pay to read what Parker
Critics, Cheerleaders, and Coaches
Much research has been conducted over the years with respect to parenting. Most approaches can be categorized into one of three parenting approaches: Authoritarian, Permissive, and Authoritative. Authoritarian parents are those that embrace the aphorism that children should be seen and not heard. They believe that it’s my way or the highway. Children and choice are incompatible. A parent’s role is to dictate to their children how the child should behave. It is seen as “old school,” strict, tough, and
Reach for Responsibility
There’s a scene in the T.S. Eliot play, The Cocktail Party, where a patient is engaged in a counselling session with her psychiatrist. She’s on the proverbial couch relaying a litany of life’s troubles on the psychiatrist. At some point, the patient pauses and observes, “I should really like to think there’s something wrong with me—Because, if there isn’t then there’s something wrong, Or at least, very different from what it seemed to be, With the world itself—and that’s much
Igniting the Third Factor – Book Review
Canadian Sport Psychologist, Peter Jensen, wrote Igniting the Third Factor. It’s a great contribution to Canadian sport that offers plenty of lessons for those in business and parents working with colleagues and kids trying to help them improve. Jensen observes that there’s a third factor beyond nature and nurture that influences outcomes amongst us. Yes, some are born with brilliance in their biology. Others, have the luck of the draw when it comes to the influences under which they grow
Queue Quality Queries
Hopefully, you’ve noticed that letter in our Alphabet of Accomplishment you’ve read so far includes several questions at its conclusion. The questions are intended to draw your attention back to the material presented in the chapter and reinforce the message. No lesser authority than Socrates suggested, “The highest form of Human Excellence is to question oneself and others.” James Kerr offered three benefits of quality questions writing in Legacy, “Asking questions challenges the status quo, helps connect with core values
Create Your Character. Don’t Compromise It.
In an earlier article, we introduced the idea of not compromising on attention to detail. We offered the example of Toto Wolff the leader of Formula 1 Mercedes-AMG team. He inculcated this idea into the organization for its benefit. Unfortunately, Just like fish rot from the head down, a compromised culture can seep into the bones of an organization by what those at the top do. Compromising can be compounded when done by a leader. The culture of a team
P – Prioritize Purposeful Practice
David Perell, founder of online writing school Write of Passage, was in his high school days an aspiring golfer. He regularly recounts an experience he had at a high school golf tournament to reflect on the power of practice as an explainer for excellence. After having some fun and competing with friends at a weekend tournament, Perell noticed that even though the golfing was done, there was someone at the range. The person who had just won the tournament by
