It’s Only Coffee… and Tomato Juice
John O’Leary reminds us how to respond with grace and why it is so important during this divisive season. “Never wish that life was easier. Wish that you were better.” – Jim Rohn Does it seem like people are…
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Deeper Than That
John O’Leary shares how his conversation with Laila Ali taught him the importance of looking at what connects people versus what divides them. “Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance ourselves. And only…
The Cold Within
Today, every topic broached is immediately polarizing and leads to rigidly drawn lines between two opposing sides. John O’Leary shares how to veer away from this hostile, divisive path and instead draw a new inclusive one. “Love is wise; hatred…
We See Things Not as They Are
Ralph Waldo Emerson celebrated, through his life and writing, the beauty of nature, goodness of human beings and importance of optimism even though he experienced significant hardships throughout his life. John O’Leary shares how the experience of the father of…
An Open Letter of Gratitude to Teachers
John O’Leary writes an open letter of gratitude to teachers, who have historically been selfless in serving youth and today more than ever. A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for…
Switching Seats
John O’Leary writes about the difficult times we’re experiencing and how it’s easy to get stuck in the negativity. He shares what it means to actually live and offers one simple thing to reestablish meaning in your life. “The…
The End of Powerlessness
Four years ago, I wrote an article about the deep divisions in our political system, the mighty challenges facing society and the pervasive negativity of the people. Although the article was written in 2016, the content is, unfortunately, even…
How to Find Purpose through Mentorship
John O’Leary shares how mentorship maybe a key way to find purpose, especially during difficult seasons such as the pandemic. Mom gave me life and taught me how to really live it. Dad showed me how to harness humor, love, faithfulness,…
Start with This Simple Reminder
John O’Leary shares one simple, surprising reminder to keep in mind during the complex days of the pandemic. “It’s not about you.” These are the first four words of one of the bestselling books of all time. Through the…
And yet we must first listen…
A battle cry for our times. How do you respond to those with differing views than yours? As conversations become more polarized and almost every topic broached feels politically charged, how do you choose to listen, endeavor to understand, curiously…
