The Art of Deliberate Practice

The Art of Deliberate Practice

THE ART OF DELIBERATE PRACTICE It’s not about just putting in the time to perfect a skill. It’s about what it takes to master a new skill set. Let me explain, deliberate practice isn’t just putting in time.  It is focused activity on honing a skill set...
Saving Mrs. Miller

Saving Mrs. Miller

SAVING MRS. MILLER After the many tests administered I was informed there were no breaks or issues of any kind. I took in a breath of relief until the Doctor said, “Your mother is dying….” I had just turned six when my mother took two cute neighborhood girls and my...
Thanksgiving With Uncle Harry

Thanksgiving With Uncle Harry

THANKSGIVING WITH UNCLE HARRY As a child, I felt deeply hurt and confused when people would stop, stare and start acting weird around my uncle. My uncle was retarded. This isn’t a word you hear much today because it’s been appropriately replaced with “special.” I like...
Does Abuse Motivate?

Does Abuse Motivate?

Does Abuse Motivate? With all abuse, there’s always more than one incident. I went to High School with a kid whose dad was a famous football coach at Arizona State University.  In fact, Frank Kush was the highly successful head coach of ASU football for 21 years...