Category: Life & Business
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Love and Passion: The Fire That Makes Hard Days Feel Light
Jou, Leia, and I often have this discussion. They see me wake up before the sun and come home after dark. Thirteen-hour days are normal for me. They ask me if I am tired. I tell them the truth. Was I tired? Yes.Was it hard? No.Did I have a good time? Yes. The difference is…
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The Principles I Live By and Where I Found Them
There are a few things I have learned along the way. They did not come from classrooms or degrees. Most of them came from people I met, books I read, or quiet moments where something simple opened my eyes. These principles have stayed with me, guiding how I see relationships, family, and life itself. Principle…
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The Hardest Lesson for a Manager: What You Hear Isn’t Always What Was Said
Not long ago, I was told by upper management that two of my staff were not happy. The message was that they felt I should help out more on the restaurant side, bussing tables and serving customers. That hit me hard. Because I do roll up my sleeves. In April and May, I cooked in…
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中庸 (Balance) in Golf and Life
The idea of 中庸 — balance — shows up everywhere once you start looking for it. In golf, in parenting, in business, even in the way we carry ourselves day to day. Golf: Between Reckless and Fearful On the course, extremes rarely work. Swinging with full aggression often leads to disaster. Playing too cautiously can…
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中庸 (Balance) in Nutrition and Life Stages
The older I get, the more I see how needs change. What worked for me at one stage of life doesn’t always work now. And the same is true for food. That’s where the idea of 中庸 — balance — comes in. Kids: Building Blocks When I look at my kids, their bodies are in…
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Performance Journaling: Shortening the Distance Between Mistake and Solution
Journaling sounds simple. Almost too simple. But it’s one of the most powerful tools I’ve found for improvement — in golf, in food, and in business. Here’s why: problems repeat. And awareness is the shortcut to fixing them. And when I say “journal,” I don’t mean a 300-word essay where you pour out your soul…
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What I Learned From Keeping a Golf Journal
When I first started taking golf seriously, I was told to keep a journal. At the time, it felt unnecessary. Why write down bad shots when I just wanted to fix them? Back when I was struggling on the mini-tour, I used to practice at a local course in Tempe, AZ. There was an older…
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What I Learned From Keeping a Food Journal
Food is simple — until your body tells you otherwise. When I first got married, I wanted to share more with my wife. She’s a vegetarian, and whenever we ate together or sat down with her family, I joined her. No meat on my plate. At first, I thought I was being healthier. More vegetables,…
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The Gift That Matters: Planting A Seed For Our Future Together
In my line of work, I rarely shop for clothes or accessories because vendors sponsor most of what I wear. Outfits, golf gear, even small items — they’re often covered through sponsorships. So when my wife asks what I want, I usually tell her honestly, “I don’t need anything.” But she still enjoys buying me…
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Thank You, Josh Coad – My Golf Business Mentor
I got a phone call recently from Josh Coad. He said he’d been reading my blog. I paused for a second—honestly, I was surprised. Not because I didn’t think he’d care. But because the man who helped shape how I lead was now reading the thoughts I’ve been putting out into the world. It brought…