Pain pops up at Christmas.
Maybe it’s because the holidays often revolve around regrets.
Christmas is a nice distraction from some of these when the kids or grandkids are young.
But as you, your parents, and the kids age, Christmas shines a spotlight on pain.
Three hints from the first Christmas convert pain into bright steps toward the future.
Continue Reading “Navigate your pain victoriously: 3 hints from the first Christmas” Three gifts from Charles Dickens relieve trauma this Christmas.
Savor them for a meaningful and fulfilling holiday season.
Continue Reading “Three Outstanding Gifts Relieve Trauma in a Post-Election Christmas” Inspire yourself, family, or friends with two must-read books over the holiday season.
They are written by a wealthy art dealer and a homeless ex-con.
Ron Hall and Denver Moore shared their remarkable story at my wife’s book club 2007.
I will never forget it, nor will you if you join their magical ride.
Continue Reading “Two must-read books make perfect holiday gifts” A naval officer with uncommon success made the hardest decision late one night.
Another ship was approaching.
The helmsman told the officer, “Sir, there are lights ahead.”
The officer said, “Radio that ship and tell them to alter their course ten degrees north.”
And so he did. “Alter your course ten degrees north.”
The answer came back. “Your order is respected but disregarded. You alter your course ten degrees south.”
Continue Reading “The three hardest decisions leading you to uncommon success” Nick Saban reminds his ESPN Gameday cohosts one key is needed to recover from a loss.
This distinguishes national champions from everyone else.
After Vanderbilt upset Alabama 40-35 on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Saban’s ESPN co-host asked how a coach helps his team deal with a loss like that.
Saban said, “Everyone suffers one of two pains. Which one will you choose? Will you choose the pain of daily discipline in preparation and practice? Or will you choose the pain of disappointment for the rest of your life?”
Saban’s formula motivated his Alabama teams to win many national championships.
Here’s how Nick’s formula works for the rest of us.
Continue Reading “Exclusive Insight: Nick Saban’s key for converting loss into triumph”