Gratitude

Gratitude

As we approach Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of all the things I am thankful for. One of the easiest ways to improve your situation in life is to practice gratefulness. When I think of gratitude, I often think of saying “Thank you,” but it’s much more than...
Gratitude

Quit Bargaining with Reality

Farnam Street had this insight in its recent newsletter: “Frustration is bargaining with reality, hoping it will change. Yelling at traffic doesn’t make it move faster. Rehearsing the same complaints about your spouse doesn’t change their behavior. Getting...
Gratitude

Recharged

The first stage of the PCC™ bull sale fall rush is complete. The Colorado and the Alabama sales are in the books. I attended the Colorado sale. It was great from the pre-sale get-together to the final goodbyes. It was also a great time to recharge. I spend a lot of...
Gratitude

Second-Order Thinking

“Second–order thinking is a method of thinking that goes beyond the surface level, beyond the knee–jerk reactions and short–term gains. It asks us to play the long game, to anticipate the ripple effects of our actions, and to make choices that will...
Gratitude

Get The Poisons Out

I am often inspired to write about things that I read, see and/or hear. This time, Steve Campbell inspired me to write about genetic potential. Follow me for a second as I provide some background information. One of the first talks I give to my wrestlers, as a coach,...