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“What I lack in smarts, I make up for in work…and given how hard I have to work, I must not be that smart!”–Greg hague

“You” Not “I”

A Small Word, A Big Impact  Have you ever noticed how powerful the word “you” is? It’s not just a pronoun; it’s a bridge—connecting you

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Overlooked Moments

While thinking about what to write to kick off the New Year, I scanned the 52 articles I wrote last year. One stood out. It

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Be Nicer Than Necessary

In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of

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Oddities of the NFL

Two weekends ago, close to the end of the Monday night NFL Dallas/Cincinnati game, Dallas miraculously got a chance to win when they blocked a

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A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

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Not So Bad, Right?

From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during

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Only If You Let It

Love doesn’t follow rules. Neither does age.  Anthony Quinn, the legendary actor known for his unforgettable roles in Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia, was 70 when

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In A Nutshell

If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of

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Dead Rattlesnake Heads

Picture this: You’re out golfing at the stunning Seven Canyons course in Sedona, one of Teresa’s and my favorite places to play. You take your swing

Read More »

“You” Not “I”

A Small Word, A Big Impact  Have you ever noticed how powerful the word “you” is? It’s not just a pronoun; it’s a bridge—connecting you

Read More »

Overlooked Moments

While thinking about what to write to kick off the New Year, I scanned the 52 articles I wrote last year. One stood out. It

Read More »

Be Nicer Than Necessary

In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of

Read More »

Oddities of the NFL

Two weekends ago, close to the end of the Monday night NFL Dallas/Cincinnati game, Dallas miraculously got a chance to win when they blocked a

Read More »

A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

Read More »

Not So Bad, Right?

From High School Hero to College Zero Back in high school, I played tight end for our football team and wasn’t half bad. So, during

Read More »

Only If You Let It

Love doesn’t follow rules. Neither does age.  Anthony Quinn, the legendary actor known for his unforgettable roles in Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia, was 70 when

Read More »

In A Nutshell

If you can’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity. Back in 2009, I taught a law school contracts class. It was one of

Read More »

Dead Rattlesnake Heads

Picture this: You’re out golfing at the stunning Seven Canyons course in Sedona, one of Teresa’s and my favorite places to play. You take your swing

Read More »