Monday Motivation

Want a Do-Over?

Nonagenarians’ advice to live a life without regret. “Enjoy it. Learn from it. And more than anything, never take your life for granted. Don’t just seize the day. Seize the moment. Every single one.” -C. Wade One of my…
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Let the Parade Begin!

Choose to celebrate this July 4th with childlike wonder.  “Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” -Maya…
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How To Be a Hero

Four lessons from Superman. “Who’s your favorite?” Several years ago my boys asked me this question while I was driving them to school. They were talking about superheroes and sharing their favorites. The boys shared names like Green Lantern,…
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My Dad, My Hero

In  honor of Father’s Day, John shares how accepting help is a real superpower. “An arch consists of two weaknesses, which, leaning on each other becomes a strength.” -Leonardo da Vinci With yesterday’s celebration of Father’s Day, I’d like…
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The Best of Summer

In preparing for the big things, don’t miss the joy in the ordinary. “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle What are you most looking…
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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…
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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…
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