A Memorial Day Challenge
Become a living memorial for those who gave all. “Here men endured that a nation might live.” -Herbert Hoover Although all of us will enjoy celebrating the federal holiday of Memorial Day today, many of us may not know…
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A Priceless Gift
Delivering the Commencement Address at Saint Louis University reminds John of the priceless gift he received upon his own graduation. Over the weekend, I had the immense honor of delivering the commencement address for the Class of 2023 at…
Stay; Tomorrow Needs You.
A message of hope for those struggling with mental health. “This life. This night. Your story. Your hope. It matters. All of it matters..” -Jamie Tworkowski Jaycen McBride didn’t set out to become an example of hope. He didn’t…
Thank You, Teachers!
John celebrates the impact of a special teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” -William Arthur Ward The last time I saw Cathy Collins was…
My Favorite Standing Ovation
Deserved recognition for someone I frequently take for granted. It can be rare to receive -or more importantly give- meaningful recognition for the important work being done. As we race to our next activity or task, we hurry right…
The Pale Blue Dot
A reminder to live IN AWE! Listening to the radio a couple weeks ago, I came across an interview discussing the 25 recordings the US Library of Congress had selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry this year.…
The Bridge Builder
In honor of National Poetry Month, John shares his favorite poem and explains what it means for us today. “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”…
What Is Our Legacy?
What attending three funerals in one day reminds us about living fully. As a child, I used to wonder why my parents enjoyed attending funerals. Why else would they get dressed up, leave family parties and sporting events, and…
What Are You Lucky For?
Grace reminds us of the beauty in the scars. “Dad, you’re so lucky.” I heard these words while preparing for a business trip. Recognizing the truth within them transformed the way I saw myself that day. Embracing the truth…
Believe Again
The start of the MLB Season brings up memories of John’s dream coming to fruition. “We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” -Paulo Coelho Growing up, my dream was clear.…