Tag: Life & Work
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Don’t Ask a Fish to Fly
Both of my kids came home with the same test score one day.An 80. Same number.Very different reactions. Leia was happy.That subject is hard for her, and to her, 80 meant progress. Jou was disappointed.He expected more from himself, and the same 80 felt like a miss. Nothing about the score was wrong.What stood out…
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What You Choose to Act On Is What Matters – 2
I noticed something simple the other day, and it stayed with me longer than I expected. Both of my kids came home with the same test score.An 80. Same number.Very different reactions. Leia was happy.The subject was hard for her, and to her, 80 meant progress. Jou was frustrated.He expected more, and the same 80…
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Lessons Collected Off the Course – 1
I Didn’t Know I Had Principles Until Lu Called Lu called me today from China. He told me he started a channel on Red Note.He’s turning 50 this year.So am I. We weren’t talking strategy.We were just catching up. At some point, he said something like,“I don’t really know what I want to say yet.…
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🧠 Awareness: The First Step to Real Change
On our drive to Cleveland, Jou and I talked about something that went deeper than golf. He had an emotional blow-up earlier in the week. I told him that as we grow up, we naturally pick up traits from our parents, our family, and the people around us. But sometimes, those traits aren’t the ones…
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Teamwork Under Pressure — Pulling Off Sugarbush’s First Night Golf Event
Last week tested all of us at Sugarbush Golf Club. On paper, it looked tough: a 110-golfer outing Saturday morning, our first-ever Night Golf event that evening, a full-course outing of 152 players on Sunday, and a PGA Junior Match to top it off. Add in a bug making its way through my house and…
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Cooking Through the Aches — BBQ, Collard Greens, and Night Golf
Last week, sickness made its way through my house. My daughter brought home a stomach bug from school, my wife caught it, and soon enough, it hit me. Luckily, my symptoms were mild—just the sniffles and body aches, but they came at the worst time. Sugarbush was about to host one of its busiest weekends:…
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How to Choose the Right Junior Golf Instructor or Program
Once your child shows interest in golf, the next big step is finding the right program or instructor. The difference between a good fit and a poor one can shape how long your child sticks with the game. Why the right instructor matters Golf is not just about grip and swing—it’s about patience, focus, and…
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Why Golf is a Great Sport for Kids
Kids today spend more time on screens than ever. iPads, phones, and games keep them busy, but not always in the best way. Golf gives them a reason to step outside, breathe fresh air, and move their bodies. It’s more than just a sport—it’s a way to teach life lessons that stick. Lifetime benefits Golf…