Blaming…

I was just in Publix and a woman on a scooter cart was kind of circling around me as I was waiting for my sub. I could tell she was trying to see my name on my uniform, and I sort of recognized her too.Finally, she says, “I barely recognized you,”I replied, “Yes Ma’am, I […]

Inner Toughness

I was born in 1964 in Dalton Georgia. Dalton is located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. When I was 9 years old, My parents, my brother and I moved to a big farm with hundreds of acres of forest land and pasture surrounding us. My grandparents had their own house and lived on […]

The Power of Discipline: More Than Just Following Rules

Prefer to watch a video of this article? Click here: Or, read the artcle below:To a child, discipline means punishment, but to an adult, it means control. If you don’t control yourself, someone else will. As a child, it’s your parents. As an adult, it’s the law. Self Discipline is very obviously, controlling yourself. Why […]

An Appreciation for the Struggling Student

I’ve had some very gifted athletes as students over the years. They come into the training hall already in great physical condition with an understanding of what it takes to practice and improve. They have strength, stamina and are already flexible. They push themselves in class, they go home and practice, they pick up the […]

Parenting 101

Raising a child can be both exciting and challenging. This is where independence blossoms, curiosity expands, and emotions can be intense. Here’s some advice to help you navigate this dynamic phase.Nurturing Independence:We want them to develop their own independence. We want them to experience challenges and struggles. We even want them to experience failure so […]