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Above all, be a good person...or in other words....

My favourite t-shirt is one that I can't wear everywhere I would like to, at least not without something covering it.  It's a reminder to follow the guidance of Marcus Aurelius and above all...be a good person. It was hanging…

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Authenticity

I read a book lately by Nancy Regan (I highly recommend it), and in her book there was a line that she brought up that everyone has heard over and over.  Just be yourself.  That was it.  She also went…

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Are you injured or are you hurt?

I took that phrase from a movie called "The Program" a long time ago.  The player was down on the field and the coach came out and said "Are you injured or are you hurt?". The player asks what's the…

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Respect in Schools

I have heard now more than a few times that there seems to be an issue with respect among kids these days with not only each other, but with teachers as well. Kids that are cursing at adults in the…

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Friggin Wind

I have found myself saying that these days.  I'm not sure why I notice it more than I have in the past but the wind is a bit of an arse in my opinion.  

Sure a nice warm island…

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The Art of the Job Interview

Job interviews ask for absolutely the opposite of what I have been taught growing up from my parents, coaches, mentors, etc.  It's always been a good thing to be known as humble.  Don't talk about yourself; be gracious; be thankful…

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Late Nights

The last while I have been struck by the requirement to keep some late hours.  That was never a problem for me, and really still isn't; however, it sure makes it hard to get up in the morning.  I used…

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Badminton

I used to play quite a bit. I was actually a decent player. So when my son was trying out for the badminton team I figured I would help him along.  Got him the racquet, the goggles for doubles, and…

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Changing Headlights

My foglight went out on my vehicle awhile ago and ever since, the little notification has come up when I start my car....check Fog Light.  I didn't pay too much mind to it figuring it was just a fog light…

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Change in seasons

The change of seasons is happening again.  In our house this isn't the fact that robins are singing outside, or buds are growing on trees and brown rabbits are scampering about.  No, this means that the smell of the hockey…

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BJJ

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the one thing that I have tossed around in my own mind as something I need to start.  I used to listen to Jocko Willinks podcast quite often and in each one, he talked about training…

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I'm Back

Well the plague finally caught up to me.  I'm not sure what others experienced with it, but for me, it certainly wasn't the monster that had to be hid from.  The worst part of it was the isolation I think…

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