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One of the first things I did with my girls basketball teams every year was ask if anybody could dunk the ball. They all gave a little grin and said no. I’d say, “Ok, then none of our shots have a 100% chance of going in the basket. Our job is to increase the probabilityContinue reading “Probably”

My favorite professional athlete by far was Yogi Berra. As great a baseball player as he was, ten world series championships, he’s more known for his sayings. I think the funniest is, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” The most quoted is probably,  “It ain’t over til it’s over.” Being a five on theContinue reading “Yogi Rule #1”

Like most people I’ve dreamed of things I’d like to do before I die, a bucket list. Also like a lot of people I hadn’t done much about it. A few years ago I started writing down the things I’d like to do and put it in a file. Again nothing much happened. Then IContinue reading “Little Buckets”

Artificial intelligence’s influence in our society grows every day. I heard it has been put in tractors so they can plow a field without a driver. There are some problems with dyslexia and paranoia. They have an irrational fear of getting a John Deere letter. I’ve given serious thought to using artificial intelligence. and chosenContinue reading “A-I”

I like telling jokes. Often a joke starts with a question. Many people try to answer it, as if it were a riddle. However, it’s a joke, not something meant to be solved. Life seems similar to me in that respect. There are riddles to be solved and jokes/random events to be experienced. I’ll giveContinue reading “Jokes and Riddles”

Coaching girls instead of boys in basketball had several advantages. One of the biggest was that most girls didn’t watch SportsCenter on ESPN. That means they didn’t see the Top Plays of the day. This helped me reinforce one of my mantras to them. Don’t try to make a great play. Make good plays overContinue reading “Greatness”

Over my career as an insurance agent my district manager would gather agents to discuss their ideas about writing more business. Many good ideas were presented. Often after an agent gave his tip someone would ask, “Are you still doing it?” Frequently, the answer was no. When asked why they would tell about something thatContinue reading “Back In The Saddle”

I was sick this week and felt pretty lousy. I don’t get sick often, but when I do I take notice of how bad I feel. I use it as a reminder of what a blessing it is to enjoy good health. It makes a giant difference in the quality of my life. It’s toughContinue reading “A Reminder”

The new year is a time for reflection and anticipation. What will 2025 hold for me? All coaches will tell you that confidence is essential for players to perform well. There is no substitute. That’s a main reason for good practice, to build confidence. I struggled with confidence most of my life. I crafted manyContinue reading “Ace In The Hole”

I have a question. That sentence works wonders for me and I say it a lot. I’m a curious person, so I often use it in the standard way, to get more information. However, it’s also a powerful tool in emotionally charged situations. Others are receptive to it, as long as it’s truly a question.Continue reading “I Have A Question”