Strive!

I want to tell you a story about a very sick boy. There were times when his lungs would constrict so much that he could barely breathe. Often, at night, his father would have to carry him as he struggled to catch his breath. This boy was short, thin, and sickly. His...

Lombardi and the Kid Who Could Not Hear

Last Sunday, two teams fought to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the Super Bowl. Vince Lombardi was the iconic coach of the Green Bay Packers, who many claim is the greatest coach in NFL History. His teams were known for their precision and discipline because...

I Am a Hypocrite-and You Should Be Too

Every night, I decide to be a hypocrite the following morning. I set my alarm, and when it goes off in the morning, I immediately turn it off and jump straight out of bed. You may be asking yourself, why is that being a hypocrite? I don’t feel like getting out of bed....

Create Beauty or Blow It Up?

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who create beauty and those who blow it up. Which would you rather be? The Bee Gees have left an indelible mark on the music industry. They were one of the most successful singing groups in history. Their hits...

Total Recall

A legendary NFL coach, Chuck Noll, provides a compelling example of the value of reading and learning from historical figures. Noll, one of only two NFL coaches to have won at least four Super Bowls, was a Hall of Famer who coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23...

Where Mr. Smith Lives

Understanding customer needs is not just a sales tactic; it’s a fundamental principle. It’s the difference between trying to sell people to gain something for oneself and meeting people’s needs. Satisfying a need might very well equal a sale. An old story illustrates...