Conversation and advice from one father to his children as they grow into adulthood.
Episodes
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
There’s a fundamental principal in our lives that is particularly appropriate in this day and age. Giving and expecting something in return robs us of the opportunity to inspire. Settle in to your favorite chair or take a sip of coffee and let’s explore this idea today.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
You know how I love sports analogies. Today’s topic fits perfectly with this. In athletics we practice to get better. How often do we apply that principal to our everyday lives? Being present and mindful takes practice. In fact every day we are practicing to be a better person. Let’s grab a cup of coffee and unpack this today.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
The title of this episode really says it. The most effective way to put something good into your brain is to read each day. Mark Tain had a quote that really sums it up, “A person who won’t read has no advantage over the person who can’t read.” Let’s have some coffee and talk about the importance of reading in today’s episode. Come to think of it, books and coffee go pretty well together, right?
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This is the first a recurring series I am beginning today where I take a quote and expand on it. Today, it is Mark Twain. “ Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.“ Let’s unpack that one today over a cup of joe.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Our society tends to focus on the negative. Today, let’s try to understand why we do this and how it can actually be a benefit. Sound interesting? Pour a cup and let’s talk.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
We all have problems. Things that go wrong. Stuff that doesn’t work out. And sometimes it feels like we have a lot of problems going on at the same time and it can seem overwhelming. How do we better deal with that? Change your perspective. I have a great saying for you today to think about that teaches us it’s how we define our problems and our perception of them that determines our daily attitude.
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
What aspects of your life are you focusing on in hopes of achieving a happy and fulfilled life? Is it stuff… status… or something better? Let’s grab a cup and get our “philosophy on” to see where we should be looking.
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
To be a great leader you have to be a representation of something worth following. There are leaders and then there are those who lead. To be a great leader you must be a great follower. But the questions becomes - what do great leaders follow? Let’s try to unpack this together over a cup o’ joe.
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Today we take on a big subject. What is the difference between honor and dignity? Each has its own culture. Consider the groups that each culture is in and how they respond to circumstances around them. Hang in there as we discuss what it means to live an honorable life.
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
More times than not we immediately picture the worst case scenario when faced with a challenge. And often we see this as the only outcome. This can keep us from reaching our potential. What are the alternatives? Grab a cup and lets challenge ourselves with that today.