What if coming in second isn't failure, but preparation? A reflection on pee-wee football, Vince Lombardi's actual advice, and why effort is what truly moves us.
What My Coach Got Wrong About Winning
12 Rounds in a Three-Piece Suit
Let's get ready to rumble. Putting a new sarcastic spin on law firms -- especially those specializing in personal injury and criminal defense -- who advertise on billboards.
Pack Up Your Desk, You’ve Been Traded!
What if corporate HR operated like a sports front office? Imagine getting blindsided by a mid-season trade from Lowe's to Home Depot for three cashiers and a player to be named later. Let's look at the cold business of sports trades—and why we should be glad the real world doesn't have a hot stove league.
Soccer Fever in the US: World Cup 2026 Anticipation
Four or five years ago, I walked into the cafeteria and scanned the room for a seat. I saw my coworker Jim and walked toward his table. As I got closer, I noticed that he looked agitated. Diego was right in his face. I set my lunch down and took a seat next to them,... Continue Reading →
It’s a sprint to the finish and the winner is . . .
You've run 25 miles in a blazing fast time. You're exhausted. Your muscles ache. Every step you take hurts more than the last. You hurt in places you didn't think it was possible to hurt. Your brain is in a fog and has long abandoned you on this hellish adventure. Your arms, legs, and lungs... Continue Reading →
Miracle Moments!
I pull up the video of broadcaster Al Michaels' iconic description of the final seconds of the U.S. hockey team's 4-3 upset over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics. I hear his "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” and time seems to momentarily stop and start to go in reverse direction. At first, it starts... Continue Reading →
A super phenomenon!
I have no dog in this fight. The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. With all the hoopla this week about the game, I've been thinking about all the different Super Bowls that have taken place over the years. In the words of the old ABC... Continue Reading →
NFL style commentary on everyday life!
On Thanksgiving Day, CBS Announcer Jim Nantz described how Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes ran to the outside to avoid getting sacked by a chasing Dallas Cowboys defender. At the last minute, Mahomes threw the ball incomplete to one of his receivers. Nantz described how Mahomes waited as long as possible for his receiver... Continue Reading →
Rocky and raw eggs leave an impression!
I leaned in close to hear over the noisy bus. The driver kept shifting gears and it made especially hard to hear. Dana sat in his seat and let out a little smile. He knew that he had everyone's attention. He waited for the longest time and then started up again. “And then he ate... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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