TIME FOR A GUT CHECK

The human gut has 80% of the immune system to fight disease. Best to take care of the gut. Don’t you agree? Coaches routinely take "Gut Checks" on their teams. Great teams have guts! Call it, “Fire in the belly." Call it,...

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THE NEW NORMAL

Recently USA News made two statements: "Ignorance is the new normal. Stupidity is the new normal."  Where is there hope in these two philosophical statements? Curiosity is a significantly powerful learning skill. It reduces anger because it is almost impossible...

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PEOPLE FEAR

"Do not be afraid of people or I will make you look foolish in front of them."  - God's words to the Prophet Jeremiah Elegant question: Are you afraid of people? If you said, "No," you are unique. You are one of...

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THE CRUCIAL LIFE QUESTION

WHAT IS YOUR M/P (MEANING AND PURPOSE FOR LIVING)? Meaning and purpose are jet fuel for life. Tell me in 30 seconds or less your reason for living! Years ago one of basketball's premier coaches expounded on basketball being mostly a...

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RESTORE OR REBUILD

“Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and dies it abides alone…” Do we destroy the old bridge, let it stays as is and let it decay; or build a brand new one close by? Important questions. Tough...

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WANNA BE BRAVE

Aristotle said, “We become brave by doing brave acts.” The clear logical definition of brave: Courageous, dauntless, perhaps a little bit daring, a brave person, faces dangerous or difficult situations with courage. Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal...

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THE LAW OF RESTITUTION – RECONCILIATION

"You can never do too much for Him who has done so much for us." -The late Coach T. One of my best friends, Coach Joe Tremarello, I met in my first year as a basketball coach at the University...

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RELAX

Slow the bus down. Relax. Breath. Call Time Out. When the pace gets too fast, relax. When words flow too quickly, relax. When the conversation heats up, relax. When anger seethes, relax. These are the times that Susie and...

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DEATH

"You aren't ready to live until you are ready to die.” — Ray Eberle My days in the book of Matthew completed. The last chapters are like the last days of our lives. Death is the reality. What is it about death that makes...

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ONE PILL ONE BOOK

In my left palm is a white $200 pill. Its purpose is to prevent kidneys from producing testosterone, a food prostate cancer delights in eating. The prescription is to take four pills each day, totaling $800. What if this...

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