Your Daily Dose of Greatness
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson
Tag: When Everyone is Watching
Your Daily Dose of Greatness
“Listening can heal wounds.”
– Sean Covey
Happy birthday to the best selling author!
Thanksgiving Pinch
Naturally, the holiday season takes our busy lifestyle and revs it into a new gear. We’ve pre-ordered this and re-ordered that… We’ve probably even started dropping hints to loved ones about a desired gift or two.
A Few Words From the Memorial Service of Stephen Covey
Saturday, my wife and I were in Salt Lake City with thousands of others to attend the memorial service for Stephen Covey.
Covey was one of the most influential business authors of our generation, having penned the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in 1989 and then watched as the book sold more than 20 million copies. He authored several other amazing books that combined to sell another 20 million copies.
Lesson’s from an All-Star Mom
Chipper Jones, the amazing third baseman for the Atlanta Braves, announced last week that this would be his final season in Major League baseball.
This 19th year – all spent with the same team – will lead him “into the sunset,” he said. He is taking that rare opportunity in sports to retire on his own terms. Coming into this last year, the numbers Jones has already accumulated virtually assure him a spot in the game’s...
Drew Brees
When Everyone is Watching…
They embrace the idea of being a role model!
Over my years at Sports Illustrated, one of my favorite moments each week was getting a look at the images that were chosen for the cover of the magazine. My favorite cover of all time was published last Feb. 15, the week after the Super Bowl. On it is pictured New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, fresh off his team’s big win,...
Tim Tebow
When Everyone is Watching…
The truly Great embrace the idea of being a role model.
Quick Disclaimer: I live in Tallahassee and, though I didn’t attend the school, I long ago became a fan of Florida State. And any supporter will tell you it is tough to offer praise of your fiercest rival. That makes this all the more difficult. But while celebrating the opening of college football this weekend, it was...
Dale Brown
When Everyone is Watching…
They embrace the idea of being a role model
It is officially called the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship Tournament. But for most of us, it’s simply known as March Madness.
And what puts the madness into March? It is the opportunity for teams no one expects to win to suddenly go on a tear and challenge for the national title. Only twice in the history of this...