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“You have to prepare your kids and give them the courage to do what’s best for themselves.” – Jimmie Bell So much insight, self-reflection, and inspiring advice in this episode. Jimmie tells stories of: a non-violent end to a conflict teaching kids to value themselves being presented with something that has nothing to do with ... Read more
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“One of the hardest things for most people is to look in the mirror and accept responsibility for the position they are in.” – Jimmie Bell What Jimmie Bell shares in this episode is not only a hard truth but told in a way that compels you to actually look in the mirror. There are ... Read more
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This is the kind of conversation that has a lasting impact. Jimmie Bell (JB) has had this effect on people for years, but before he started affecting others, he had to get real himself. As a defensive lineman at Ohio State, Jimmie Bell was on the wrong track. As he said, “I was useless to ... Read more
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Hard work and effort. Sounds easy. Sounds boring. Tom Murphy, catcher for the Seattle Mariners proves it is anything but easy and boring. Any ball player and any individual looking for a calming and inspiring influence would do well to watch how Tom carries himself on and off the field. In an effort to amplify ... Read more
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Passionate and positive fans can make a difference. The Columbus Crew staying home proves that. Soccer is not a major professional sport in the United States, though it’s enormous internationally, but Americans still follow and play the game. And when we do, we often get passionately involved. Which brings me to the Columbus Crew. My son and ... Read more
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Ah, the good old days! The Buffalo Bills in the 90’s, the Chicago Bulls in the 90’s, the New York Islanders of the 80’s…. None of those organizations are particularly notable now, but each had an exciting, golden age that fans love to look back on. People like looking back in general. It starts with the words, ... Read more
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My youngest child just got her first hit of the softball season. Now, I’m not saying she’s about to join the Woman’s Softball Olympic team. In fact, she might not even play next season, and I’m ok with that. But I’m impressed with her performance, anyway. Let me tell you why. Let me take you ... Read more
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When you wake up in the morning, do you know what is going to happen? I don’t mean do you have a schedule or a plan, I mean do you really know for sure what the day holds? Of course, you don’t. Does not knowing bother you? Or is it exciting? I started thinking about ... Read more
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Why? Because–The Game Matters. Each game played is independent of anything that happens before or after. Two teams square off, the winner wins, the loser loses, it’s that simple. Are there implications? Are there consequences? Sure. But first and most important is did you win or did you lose that game. Why am I getting into this? Because I feel ... Read more
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A story about playing in the game of sports and entrepreneurship. I sat in the gym on a Saturday morning listening to the Yes I Can coaches in Charlotte, North Carolina give a motivational speech to the nine-and-under basketball team. The game had been close, but these kids had lost, and they felt terrible. ... Read more
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A Story About Finding Confidence During Tough Times As the NFL season rolls on, I watch kickers miss kicks they should be able to make with their eyes closed. They proceed to walk off the field with their head down, come back on the field, and miss more kicks. What’s going on? They have the physical ability and ... Read more
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