My little champion :)

This is a GO PRO video of Amira swimming across the neighborhood pool (25 yards) on her first try. All the bubbles are from me breathing out so I could see her but the camera was on my head so you see lots of bubbles :(Every 46 year old father needs a 4 year old … Read more

August 2013 Physical Accountability

With 8 months done and 4 to go here’s the update: Push up goal – 26,000.  I’ve done 15,278 and am 2,032 behind the 8 ball. Planks goal – 43,800 seconds.  I’ve done 27,334 and am 1,826 seconds behind the 8 ball. Rowing goal – 1,000,000 meters.  I’ve rowed 700,000 meters and am 119,000 meters … Read more

60 ways to make your marriage rock

Saw this on facebook, thanks Munizha :)1. Always love each other, even when it’s hard to2. Never go to bed angry.3. Go on regular date nights4. Hide notes in secret places5. Go to bed at the same time6. Listen to music together-share ear-buds7. Buy him gifts he will love8. Revitalize the romance with intimate dates9. … Read more

Don’t Miss Your Life

My dear friend Kerri Roberson showed this video last weekend in a leadership training. And it made me think of all the men I know who don’t see their kids as much as they desire due to work constraints. I’m most proud of my brother who over the years has made improvements in this area, … Read more

Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield

An incredible book but for a very specific type of person. It’s not a how to book as much as a description or disclosing a mind-set that warriors have. Although the book is written for soliders you can apply the information to elite teams in any walk of life including family, business or athletics.One of … Read more

The Seed by Jon Gordon

This is a really awesome, simply and short read. It was a gift from very dear friends Sandy and Deanne Stephens. It was about a guy who lost his way in life and then embarked on a quest to rediscover himself.  I love these kinds of short stories and the role they have in my … Read more