Thank You Coach

Thank You Coach

Thank You Coach Many of us have had a coach that meant more to us than just sports. A person that reached us on a level deeper than the playing surface. Some of us have had a coach that served as a mentor, and an example. Someone to look up to. Someone who gave us...
The Devil of Mediocrity

The Devil of Mediocrity

The Devil of Mediocrity   Is Failure the best Teacher?  Perhaps. Is a Fear of Failure motivating?  I certainly think so. But for me, the devil is in mediocrity. Mediocrity is what wakes me up at night.  It’s what stirs the emotion of regret.  It’s...
Thanks, Brigman

Thanks, Brigman

Thanks, Brigman It’s hard to know exactly where to start. What to think. What to say. What to do. When your parent dies. We focus on those around us. We focus on ‘arrangements’. We focus on taking care of the business required to manage their passing. And I suppose...
The Lost Village of Discoursia

The Lost Village of Discoursia

The Lost Village of Discoursia I recently had the privilege of going to Iceland with family. A beautiful country, and a wonderful trip…all around.  We admired the sea, the mountains, waterfalls, wildlife, and of course the aurora borealis. We even visited the...
Jed: Oil Tycoon and Green Energy Advocate

Jed: Oil Tycoon and Green Energy Advocate

Jed: Oil Tycoon and Green Energy Advocate Today’s political debates around fossil fuels and green energy remind me of a story about my friend, a man named Jed. Jed was born and raised in West Virginia…some called him a genuine Mountaineer.  He grew up...