Studies in sports psychology reveal that the inner drive to improve, the love of the game and the joy of learning often outweigh the simple desire to win. Rather than chasing external rewards like trophies or titles, many athletes find that true fulfillment comes from the journey itself. At the heart of this perspective is […]

 The following is from a Facebook post by Laugh Until The Tears Run Down your legs!!  I was at the checkout of a local Walmart. The cashier rang up $46.64 charges. I gave her a fifty dollar bill. She gave me back $46.64. I gave the money back to her and told her that she had […]

 Whether you’re on the field or the slopes, recognize and celebrate every small victory. These little wins are the building blocks of lasting success. In sports and life, the journey to success is often paved with a series of small, meaningful victories. As both a coach and an athlete, I learned that these incremental wins […]

With softball, despite all the years waiting to have won a championship, each game was learning to be persistent and to appreciate growth. There is no measuring success by how the game is won; it’s also every opportunity for improvement. Each game was a lesson to learn, to improve, and to develop strength, things that […]

When my siblings and I were founding members of a local track team, we discovered firsthand that victory is not solely about individual success, but it can bring together, energize, and establish a sustainable team culture. Within our team, each victory, whether a close competition or a record-breaking victory, wasn’t ours but everyone’s celebration. This […]

Winning is a reward, an achievement. But if all you’re thinking about is that finish line, you might lose the important lessons that were gained in the process. Winning is important! It’s something visible, a benchmark that teaches us and others about our effort and dedication. But if all you’re looking at is that finish […]

My grandson does competitive skiing, an individual sport. He is quite good, and he is being recognized by a national body, but he is still young. My best friend’s grandson, who is the same age as my grandson, has been recognized as a top athlete in Football and is competing for national recognition.  When I […]

When I retired, I expected my calendar to stretch out before me like a wide-open range—no meetings, no deadlines, just freedom to do as I wanted. I had counseled people for years on how to plan for retirement, and yet when it was mine, I found myself waking to days that were indistinguishable from each […]

 Prudential Financial’s new survey identifies critical emotional and financial concerns for 55-year-olds. This age group has the lowest life satisfaction among midlife retirees because of a complex mix of career, family, and retirement planning demands. Financial insecurity is one of the crucial concerns, and those who are not financially secure are more likely to have […]

 When the one we love passes away, we have an irreversible desire to tell their story—to ensure that they are remembered not only for the reality that they are no longer with us but for the way they lived, the difference they made, and the love they shared. Whether writing an obituary or preparing to […]