Honesty Over Approval

Honesty Over Approval

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...
Honesty Over Approval

We Believe

Doing what is right may not always be popular – and doing what is popular may not always be right. Fads will come and go. Some are worth joining in on, while others are not. We believe we should do what is right – no matter how popular it may or may not be. Quote...
Honesty Over Approval

Louis L’Amour

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...
Honesty Over Approval

Embrace Sexual Dimorphism

Cow-calf producers should embrace sexual dimorphism over so-called “heifer bulls.” Sexual dimorphism is the condition where males and females of the same species exhibit distinct physical differences beyond their reproductive organs. The concept of a so-called “heifer...
Honesty Over Approval

Day of Reckoning

What a year! The upper graph (below) is from May 30th one year ago. The lower graph is May 29, 2026. Notice how many lines Craig Purvines from The Cattle Range had to add to this graph in the last 12 months to keep up with rising cattle prices. This has been a banner...
Honesty Over Approval

Successful People

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...