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Category: NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Have you ever been there, “The School of Hard Knocks?”  Some lessons you only need to learn once; other lessons, twice, three times or a Master’s degree worth of experience is required!  Book knowledge just won’t teach you what real life can and will teach you, not that you have to experience everything yourself.  When you have to learn a lesson for yourself, you know the real cost.  These are the lessons we never forget, priceless!

September 5, 2018October 5, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

NO FEAR OF FAILURE

Learning as I go, lessons of trials and success. The lesson best remembered include how I got in and out of mess.   Notes From the School of Hard Knocks

August 24, 2018August 26, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, People, Things

GROUPIE: HARD WIRED

To this day, I can’t stand losing!  If you beat me, see you tomorrow; it’s just that simple!  That’s just how I’m wired, NEVER QUIT!   As a kid, my mom once threaten to beat me […]

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

FAITH: UPSIDE DOWN

Sometimes in life everything seems upside down; we, simply hanging on. Know that God has a purpose (e.g., sometimes, danger is on the upside) and we are safe simply hanging onto God’s unshakable love.   […]

April 25, 2018August 26, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, Things

So You Want To Be A Cowboy

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a cowboy … until I realized I may step in cow patties, from time-to-time! When I grew up, I joined the corporate world; who knew… Cow […]

March 26, 2018August 26, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, People

BARE GLASS

Bare glass is beautiful to look at, but in its raw form it can be dangerous.  There are too many risks in this raw form and, for that reason, I don’t really like bare glass, […]

January 8, 2018September 26, 2018NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

THE COST OF A “DO-OVER”

Time wasted, when you don’t learn from your mistakes; a priceless treasure when you do! In life, time is something that we can’t make more of.  Don’t devalue this priceless possession; once gone, it’s gone […]

January 2, 2018April 24, 2020LIFE, ENJOY THE RIDE!, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, Plan 2B Great!

ROOMMATES: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIE

Challenges and opportunities are roommates and often wear the same shoes. Be prepared!

June 11, 2016October 3, 2018Blog, Love Notes, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

Hearts of Fire: 2 to 1

When we met it was like hearts on fire, we burned with love’s true desire.  No flame ever burned any higher and only the words “I DO” could quench our hearts on fire.     – Love […]

April 17, 2013October 5, 2018Blog, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS

THE ANSWER

At the heart of many of my problems is me.  There also is the answer!   Don’t turn off, where you should turn in –  YOU!

Daddy's Love
July 15, 2011February 10, 2022Blog, Business & Leadership Coaching, NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS, Plan 2B Great!

DON’T POINT!

With a passion we point our children in the direction they should go. Anything less than perfection, we’re angry and, you bet, we let them know. We check their work with a vengeance – not […]

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