WITH INTENTION BLOG
“Choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.”
Barry Schwartz
Do we have too many choices today?
Call me old fashioned, but I love good, old hard/soft copy books. I was a fairly early adopter of eBooks and I’ve had a Nook for a couple years. After I bought m...
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended with diligence.”
Abigail Adams
A Coach Will Help You See The Light
The purpose of learning is to grow better and stronger than you were yesterday. Are you better today than you were yesterday? Are you making the mo...
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness”
– Jean de La Bruysre
How many times have you checked your email today? I’m guessing you’re in there constantly. 20 times, 30 times, 50 times? I’d venture to say that 99% of people out there are consistently che...
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
Alexander Graham Bell
Wayne Rooney Bicycle Kick
There's no execution without preparation
I’m a sports nerd. I love watching athletes execute, especially under pressure. Whether it’s the Packers executing a crucial play in the Super Bowl or...
“The Enemy is a Very Good Teacher”
The Dali Lama
Resistance is our enemy . Resistance is everywhere. Boiled down, resistance is simply choosing short term gratification over long term gain. Look at all of the outside influences…look around you…billboards, fast food restaurants, late nights, influe...
LESSON #1: LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH YOUR LEGACY IN MIND
Everyone knows the story of Ben Roethlisberger. A lot of people still have an issue with him, and his actions have brought that upon himself. I believe in second chances and that everyone deserves the opportunity at redemption. It is, after all, ...
Hi everyone. I’m psyched to introduce the new and improved 1440! I made the switch to a new blog template called WordPress. It’s a much more user friendly site and I think it provides a much cleaner look. I’d love to get your feedback. You’ll notice the new logo as well. After much deliberation on s...
KEEP CHOPPING!
Take a Step Forward
Whenever you’re stuck, just do something. It can be the smallest thing. Just do something to move yourself forward. I love the saying, “Chop Wood, Carry Water.” The actual quote is a zen proverb, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenmen...
First off, Happy New Year to you. Thank you for following me. I know I don’t always post consistently (one of my goals for this year is to post more) so I appreciate your commitment, time and feedback.
The number one New Year’s Resolution is losing weight and/or getting fit, so I’ll focus on that. ...
I had a colleague say to me once, “you have 2 ears and one mouth for a reason.” I’ve never forgotten that. Have you ever noticed yourself drifting off when someone’s talking to you or found yourself not being able to hold back b/c you want to say something. I know I have. This is one of the hardest ...
I want to share an inspirational story about a friend of mine, Brent Simonds. Brent suffered a spinal cord injury about 10 years ago and now has quadriplegia. He was very active in sports before his injury, which was freak accident in college.
Brent during Pelotonia
He rode 25 miles this past su...
“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey
Relationships….So important. Sometimes so easy. Many times, so complicated. Relationships are everywhere. With your spouse, your friends, your...
