Playing to Win by Changing the Rules

I don’t profess to being a huge soccer fan but watching the USA team progress in the World’s Cup has definitely gotten my attention lately.  On Sunday night watching the match between the U.S. and Portugal I did my best to learn how the clock works and figure out how many points teams receive for […]

Lessons from Papa John

“Papa John” with our middle son Jack at the Lookouts in 2008. Yesterday, the family took the boat out and about for Father’s Day.  The lake was relatively uncrowded because many of the weekend boaters had headed down the river to see the fireworks at River Bend.  It was nice not having to compete with […]

Which Comes First, Happiness or Success?

“It’s the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality. And if we can change the lens, not only can we change your happiness, we can change every single educational and business outcome at the same time.”  ― Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage This past week Tyler and I had the opportunity to […]