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I recently presented to a group of student athletes at the EPC Student Athlete Character Council. Following the presentation, the students worked together to develop questions that relate to sports, …

The language and dialogue, both internal and external, is one of my favorite parts of the book. Jocko does a great job at painting a picture of main character Johnny's reality, a dead end job and lif…

We're bringing in some fiction this week as we dive into Jocko Willinck's new novel about a young man who's willing to risk his own life/safety/future for his brother. This is a story that will make …

I've evolved since reading this book (wink, wink) and hope you enjoy today's sendoff episode. We cap off the week with some finishing touches and takeaways that can help you better navigate this extr…

One of the things I took most from this book is the importance of learning how to think for yourself. It takes work, and once you vet and learn and ask questions, you can't unlearn what you've acquir…

Recent years have exploded awareness of the intense pressure faced by word-class athletes, and more sports stars are announcing their struggles, protecting their mental health and urging all of us to…

One of the coolest aspects of this book is the big picture view it presents about the history of time and evolution of species. It provides some awesome, mind-blowing realities of how we (and everyth…

Another great book from the "A Biography for New Readers" series, this week's book takes a look Mister Rogers and his incredible life, career and impact on young people. I find personal inspiration f…

Today's episode highlights a few concepts that directly relate to evolution and our species' ability to survive.

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Our world changes at a rapid pace, and we have a hard time keeping pace with that change. This week's book takes a look at that reality through en evolutionary lens. Enjoy today's introduction.

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While he's happy to be known as "that guy from Nirvana," Dave is the frontman of the Foo Fighters and has had innumerable musical experiences and ties to all-time greats. His love of family, forging …

Today's episode is all about Nirvana.

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One of my favorite takeaways from this book is how Dave Grohl was always dedicating himself and practicing his music, such that when opportunities arose, he was ready. And not only was he ready, he e…

My son came home from school one day talking about how great this "creepy underpants" book was. I immediately looked it up and found what he was talking about. This week's book is a fun and spooky lo…

Early in his life, Dave hit a crossroads. Fueled by his passion and love for music and the support of his mom, he was able to make the decision to pursue music. Looking back, we say the rest is histo…

This is one of those books. If you were coming of age in the early 90's, you're going to enjoy this look back at some of the most impactful music of our formative years. This is Dave Grohl's story, f…

Combining your actions with your values helps to create alignment within yourself. I hope this week has helped you start that process and that this book will help you solidify it. Today's sendoff epi…

Relationships and movement are vital parts of healthy living, and they're also two of the principles discussed in this week's book. Sooo let's get moving with the meaningful people in our lives. Enjo…

There once was a boy named Charlie who read Highlights magazine. At the time, he did not take note of the name of the publication’s editor, Christine French Cully. But after Charlie grew up, became T…