Tag Archives: Life

Failure Is Not the End

Failure is not the end. It never has been, and it never will be—if, and only if, we learn from it. Yes, failure hurts. Losing the game, getting fired, missing the mark—it stings. But here’s the truth: don’t let that … Continue reading

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What’s Your Endless Summer?

It’s July 24th, right in the middle of summer, and the heat outside feels exactly like the summers I remember as a kid. The kind of heat that hums, where time slows down and the world feels just a little … Continue reading

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 “One Day – A Wake-Up Call Before It’s Too Late”

We all get busy. Life gets noisy. We prioritize work, errands, our routines, and our own mental chatter. And without realizing it, we start to take the people closest to us for granted. Family members become background noise. Not because … Continue reading

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 The Bittersweet Bite

I love watermelon. Not just a little bit—I mean, I love it. There’s nothing quite like slicing a big ripe one in half, grabbing a spoon, and diving straight into that center cut. That’s the good stuff—so sweet, so light, … Continue reading

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MotivationU: The Road I’ve Never Taken…Until I Did

I was driving back from Panama City last weekend.The GPS took me a different way home—a way I’d never gone before.Normally, I’d shut it off. Go back the way I know.But something in me said… trust it.It was dark. Raining. … Continue reading

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 Buc-ee’s, Kings, and the Battle for Our Attention

It’s amazing what people let bother them these days. A friend posted something today criticizing Buc-ee’s—a quirky and beloved roadside stop for many travelers. He called it “a Walmart with a gas pump,” clearly unimpressed. But what struck me wasn’t … Continue reading

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The Rainy Days I Miss The Most

There was a time in my life when a rainy day felt like a curse. Now, I realize it was a gift. The Boredom I Couldn’t Wait to Escape When I was young—maybe twelve or thirteen—rainy days felt endless. I’d … Continue reading

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Time Time Ticking

Ticking away…Don Henley wrote “Time time ticking, ticking away.” Pink Floyd also wrote about time, “Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day…”. Jackson Browne wrote in the song The Pretender, “They say in the end its the … Continue reading

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Morning Ramblings

What a great way to start the day. Up early, time with Buffett, morning breakfast with coffee and time writing. Do some reading and make the day bounce into the world! Some of the things that happen in life are … Continue reading

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Today

One day that only happens one time. Today. What am I going to do with it? Will it be a good day? Will it be a bad day? Either way, it only happens one time. I am not sure what … Continue reading

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