‘Good Stuff’ Archives
Why Phil Jackson is the Best
When the NBA season came to an unceremonious end for the Los Angeles Lakers last weekend, all of the attention turned to their Hall of Fame head coach, Phil Jackson. Jackson has announced that he is likely retiring from coaching basketball, at least for now, and so the talk of his career achievements were in all of the sports headlines. Most NBA fans believe that Phil Jackson is one of the greatest coaches of all time. His 11 NBA World Championships are the most all-time by any coach, and in age of free agency where there seems to be [...]
Lucky You
"With a little luck, we can help it out We can make this whole damn thing work out" -lyrics from "With a Little Luck" by Paul McCartney Without question, in my mind, there are lucky people who walk among us. They are the luckiest of the lucky and they seem to glide right into great opportunities with the ease that the rest of us use to breathe. And, there are also unlucky people out there. The kind of people who couldn't catch a break with a baseball mitt. In fact, if it weren't for bad luck, they'd have no luck at [...]
Lighten Up!
How about a good laugh? Seriously, when was the last time you really laughed? When I say really laughed I mean cut loose like a little kid. The kind of crazy, almost uncontrollable laughter that breaks down your inhibitions and transports you back to childhood. It's the best. Not only do I highly recommend it, but I'm going to insist that you start doing it. I'm telling you, it's one of the greatest things you can do for yourself at any given moment of any given day. Just let it go. Not only does it feel good...it is good! [...]
You’ll Love This
It's really all about love. I mean, when you break it all down and get to the core of what really makes life wonderful, creates joy in relationships, inspires people to become the greatest version of themselves, and brings out the very best in all of humanity, it's love. Love can soften the hardest heart, break through the toughest barrier, and cause the amazing to become reality. The best thing about love is that it's free...it's a gift. A gift to be given and received. And it's so easy to give this gift away. You and I can [...]
Confession of a Grateful Grandson
I have a confession to make. And as a grown man, who is married and the father of two kids, this one is going to sound pretty sappy. But, here it goes... I miss my grandma. Okay, I said it. And I think I feel a little better getting it off my chest. Now look, it's as honest a confession as could ever be uttered, but I also feel like I'm taking a big chance by throwing it out there, since you readers may start thinking that I'm a bit of a softy. That's a big risk for a guy who considers himself a man's man at the core! But, [...]
Tune Into You
I have a theory. Okay, I have a lot of theories, but I'm thinking of one in particular right at this moment. It has to do with attracting the right kind of people to yourself. The kind of people that are going to have a positive influence, be constructive forces, make you a better soul, and develop into true friends. It also has to do with being attracted to the right kind of people. Same type of folks that were previously mentioned, only in this case, you're actually gravitating toward them. So here's my theory...I believe this [...]
Your Inner Child
I was playing with my kids today and just having an absolute blast. I love the opportunities I have as a father to spend time with the kids, especially on a lazy Sunday afternoon, when none of us are thinking about anything other than the moment. Plus, the sound of my kid's laughter is one of my all-time favorite things in all of life. Often, when I'm done having a blow-out time with my son and daughter, I reflect on the beauty of being a kid. The honesty, the fun, relying on imagination, and that endless supply of energy and [...]
Shall I Start Them This Year?
I found this poem about New Year's Resolutions and I thought it was pretty clever. It's funny and it captures the essence of how most of us truly feel about the resolutions we make on December 31st. Because, let's face it, deep down inside we know what's really going to happen, right? The truth is that the resolutions any of us make without an accompanying plan of action and commitment to establishing the successful habits necessary to achieve them, are just words we whisper to ourselves to fill space. Inevitably, they end up [...]
Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more
I came across a great quote the other day that was attributed to Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. I liked it so much that I posted it on Facebook (the sincerest form of flattery in our continuously-expanding social media world), and a whole bunch of folks indicated they loved it, too. Coolidge said, "Christmas is not a time nor season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas". The quote really got my attention because I've heard so [...]
The Good Stuff
Well, I think we've come to that wonderful part of the holiday season where we all need to give some serious thought to the stocking stuffers we're going to invest in this year. I have to admit, I'm chuckling a little as I write that... What I mean is, now that "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" have both passed and most of us have secured the big ticket items we had on our Christmas lists, we need to turn our attention to those last minute purchases that can still be perceived as quality gifts, or at least take up the space around the [...]
Passion Play
If you're not living the life of your dreams right now, it's not because you don't know how! You've probably heard me say that before. The thing is...it's absolutely true. You have within yourself all of the necessary resources, talent, ability, and passion to live whatever life you want to live. You just have to be willing to get started, stay focused, and be persistent. If you will commit to do whatever it takes, you can literally have it all. That sounds like pretty hard work though, right? Well, maybe I can help you [...]
The Thrill of Victory
Here's what I think... If people were as passionate about their lives and their own success as they are their favorite sports teams, we could not only change the world, but we could transform it into something totally amazing. Passion is a very powerful thing. Now, I'll confess something to you; I'm an absolute sports fanatic. I love sports. I love football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. College and pro. I love mixed martial arts, boxing, and even tennis. I enjoy watching my favorite teams or players in action, live or [...]
Make Time for Play Time
I heard a great commercial on the radio today. So great that I couldn't wait to get home tonight and blog about it! It was talking about taking better care of ourselves as adults, and how we might stay younger much longer. The advice was some of the best I've ever heard. It recommended that we take a cue from our children, and...are you ready for this? Get out and play! That's right, the advice for all of us grown ups was to lighten up, get out there and have some freakin' fun! It talked about how good we would feel if we threw [...]
True Sight
I found a pretty cool poem while I was exploring online today and figured I would post it for you to read. Actually, the poem sort of found me. It's funny how focusing on a particular topic will often draw aspects of that topic to you. Whether it be in written form, a sign by the road, a picture or maybe a meaningful conversation with someone, if you are truly focused on something, you are, in a very real way, attracting it to yourself. I've been thinking a lot lately about how precious life really is, and how appreciating life with [...]
