Monday Motivation

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…

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…

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.…

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 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…

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…

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.…

What the Spring arrival of the magnolia blossom reminds me. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince “You missed it, Daddy.”…

A reminder that you don’t need to tackle tough times alone. “I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.” -Og Mandino We quickly judge…

Remembering my friend Augie Nieto. “It’s not enough to have lived.  We should be determined to live for something..” -Winston S. Churchill After an uncompromisingly courageous 18-year-long battle against ALS, one of the most resilient, impactful and joyful individuals…