Less Is More

I've always subscribed to the notion that the glass is half full. I'm an optimist.  My happiness is a choice which correlates to my attitude. Choosing not to allow the enemy (a person, thing seen or unseen) steal my joy. Believing without doubt that things will workout according to God's purpose. While some allow the trials and tribulations of life to get in the way of their happiness. I'm happy for all of my blessings, and there are many. Instead of focusing on the negative and what's wrong

One of the greatest challenges I’ve had to accept is learning that not every athlete knows how to win. Of course, they all want to win.  But, winning comes with a particular mindset. And winning occasionally doesn’t suggest in anyway that you have it down. Year after year I’ve watched the best talent developed in our collegiate systems, only to find myself shaking my head when the athlete falls short of expectations at the professional level. Then it dawned on me.. this isn’t college where you

When it comes to our money and investments there are no short cuts in life. We all are required to pay Uncle Sam what he's due. Over the years, there have been many ways to defer and even avoid paying taxes. But, most of those loopholes, legal or otherwise have been removed. Yes, it's true that we all wish we didn't have to pay taxes, but that's not our reality. And when we allow ourselves to get sucked into so-called programs that suggest we never have to pay taxes, the trap as been set. And

I, like millions of football fans watched in amazement when San Francisco 49er Dwight Clark made, "The Catch" against America's team, the Dallas Cowboys, that sent them to their first Super bowl in 1982. Charting the course for the making of a dynasty in the 80's and early 90's. Little did I know that just a month after that victory, I would have the opportunity to meet the hero himself at the ABC Superstars competition in Key Biscayne, Florida. A competition that pitted some of America's most

There's a lot to admire from the various cultures that make up the world we live in. For instance, I'm particularly fond of Japan. As the regimented individual that I am, many things about Japan suit me; honor and loyalty are a way of life for them, they're hospitable people, they reflect an orderly lifestyle with clean streets and no littering, and they’re more advanced in their technology than we’re exposed to here at home. I don't know if that’s always a good thing. I went shopping while

When I was originally inspired to write a blog I had no idea I would embark on a journey of writing over 100 blogs. In two weeks, I will have posted 52 consecutive weeks for a total of 104 blogs. I felt from the very beginning that I was on an assignment that God placed in my heart. To share experiences derived from my involvement in sports; the good and the not so good. Knowing that at times I'd be sharing raw parts of myself. And I would also be able to encourage and empower those who might be

Time, whether it's a scheduled appointment or conference call or an impending deadline, at some point we run out of it. Until I actually took inventory of the time variances that comes with traveling around the world for a living, I had overlooked the importance of understanding time that's required to be successful at my job. For starters, I reside on the East Coast, the DMV (DC/MD/VA). We’re 1 hour behind Chicago, 2 hours behind Denver, and 3 hours behind those cities on the West Coast. Now

Sports is easily the most watched of all things on television. Whether it's during the week or on the weekends, you can always find a sport to view. Knowing not everyone is a sports fan doesn't affect the millions of fans around the world that are watching. Add to that number, the growing list of college networks that exclusively air all of their conference sports. With that much exposure, I'd love for our kids to hear, see and read more about the positive things many of our finest athletes are

I remember when I was in grade school, middle school in today's terms, when every Sunday I would have to awaken to go to church with my family. Sundays were long, starting at 9 with Sunday school, followed by morning worship and the main church service at 11. I was raised Baptist, and both my father and mother served as a deacon and deaconess in the church. When I was 8, I was baptized. Then around age 11, I joined the junior usher board that served during the youth service from 10:30-11:15. I