by Bobby Thoman | Jun 17, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
Most people would rather you lie to their face than give them constructive criticism. I’m not wired that way. If you ask me what I think, you’d better be ready for an honest answer. Shane Parrish shared something along these same lines in his weekly blog: “Aim...
by Bobby Thoman | Jun 10, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
I became an avid reader when I was young, thanks to my mom for giving me my first Louis L’Amour book. I was instantly hooked and read everything he wrote, some more than once. Although fiction, many of his accounts were historically accurate. This also fostered a love...
by Bobby Thoman | Jun 3, 2026 | PCC® Update, Quote Worth Re-Quoting
As a coach, I am constantly telling my athletes to make sure they are hanging with the “right” crowd. Not only does this help them stay out of trouble, but it also encourages them to be successful. Shane Parrish shared something similar in his blog this week: “Being...
by Bobby Thoman | May 27, 2026 | PCC® Update
I have seen some of the most talented kids squander their skills. Most of the time, it’s because they were praised for their talents instead of their work ethic. Once they couldn’t succeed on talent alone, they lost interest. Sunday Firesides took up this topic in...
by Bobby Thoman | May 20, 2026 | PCC® Update
This last weekend was my daughter’s high school graduation. It was great to see her hard work pay off and it was fun to celebrate all her accomplishments. The best part was being able to be on stage with her when she got her diploma. Since I was voted by her class to...