Author: Don Yaeger

As the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder battle it out in an NBA Finals that few saw coming, one thing has become clear: we’ve entered a new era in sports—and in business—where parity isn’t just possible; it’s becoming the new normal.

Growing up, Glenn Sanford’s high school was so tiny that it didn’t have a track team. But that didn’t stop the aspiring racer from chasing down his dream. Instead of throwing in the towel, he saw an opportunity. Sanford started a squad from scratch, built up the roster and even coached them, all while running a swift 4:25 mile along the way.

In a city built on spectacle, well-known legends just raised the bar on what it means to honor greatness.

Just as iron sharpens iron, the greatest champions grow by learning from other greats. That truth was on full display this past weekend at the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler didn’t just win — he made a statement. With golfing GOAT Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear himself, watching closely, Scheffler seized the lead on Saturday and never let go, winning the Memorial for the second year in a row.

When EF World Journeys CEO Heidi Durflinger signed up for her first ultra-marathon, the prospect of running 75 miles in a Spanish desert seemed overwhelming. So she intellectually set that number aside. Instead of approaching the incredible effort as one big job, she broke it down into more manageable steps. Not only did this make training more feasible, but it allowed her the chance to celebrate each small win along...

In sports and in business there sometimes comes a moment when the game forces you to the sidelines. Maybe it’s a layoff. Maybe you are facing burnout. Maybe it’s just time to step back and refocus. For most, that moment feels like failure. But for a select few, it becomes a catalyst.

Long before he became one of America’s foremost leadership experts, Bernie Banks was learning life-and-death lessons about momentum—not in a classroom or boardroom, but in combat as harsh and unforgiving as the Persian Gulf heat.

As the NBA playoffs heat up, one of the league’s youngest teams is making waves—and not just for what they’re doing on the court.

With the game on the line, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson didn’t flinch. He didn’t shy away or look for someone else to shoulder the moment. He wanted the ball.