Driven By FORD"Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success." Henry Ford was an American industrialist who founded the Ford Motor Company on this date, 122 years ago. Ford is credited as a pioneer in making automobiles affordab...
Any Complaints?I spent the weekend playing golf with friends at a beautiful resort in the Tampa area. The weather was exactly what you'd expect in early June in Florida: hot, hazy, and humid.During our final round, a resort staff member drove up to c...
A simple question from a golf course staffer made me pause. Was he inviting us to complain, or was he asking the wrong question entirely?
What Is "Start a Streak?"June 2nd has a pretty cool history of great starts.On this date in 1925, Lou Gehrig replaced Wally Pipp in the Yankees lineup. Gehrig went on to start 2,130 consecutive games, earning the nickname The Iron Man. That record st...
Some of the greatest streaks in history started on an ordinary day. What if today was your day to begin something remarkable? A small action, done consistently, could lead to something legendary. The question is… what are you going to start?
More Than a Day OffToday is Memorial Day.Today is more than barbecues, ball games, and a day off work.It’s about reflection.It’s about respect.It’s about gratitude.Let's all pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything in service to...
Heaven Just Got a Little "Nebraska Nice"My laptop is covered with stickers from my travels. Most are brewery stickers collected from my travels, but one that always makes me smile is a simple yellow smiley face with a halo and the words Nebraska Nice...
She wasn’t just Nebraska Nice—she defined it. A tribute to a kind soul, a quiet leader, and the power of showing up with a smile.
The Terminator was powered by AI. This blog? Still powered by me. In a world full of machines, authenticity still matters. Here’s how I use technology to enhance the message — not replace the messenger.
Beginner’s luck might get you started… but consistency is what keeps you going. Blog #1,300 is up now: Just Keep Showing Up.
Sometimes success isn’t about reinventing the wheel — it’s about keeping it simple, steady, and strong. This week’s Carp’s Corner reminds us that in a world chasing complexity, the basics still win. That’s a fact, Jack.
This week’s Monday Morning Match goes back to school—literally. It turns out, everything I needed to know about life, work, and relationships… I learned before I even lost my first tooth.
Rory finally did it. After a decade-long wait, he completed golf’s elusive Career Grand Slam. What could your version of that milestone look like? This week’s Monday Morning Match explores how small, focused wins can lead to legendary success, whethe...
You don’t have to be the star of the show or the smartest person in the room. Sometimes, the most powerful place to be… is right in the middle. This week’s Monday Morning Match is all about the value of being a connector.
It’s an old axiom in golf that you must play it “one shot at a time.” If you have a bad hole, you take a deep breath and let it go. Worrying about it won’t change what happened, but it can affect your next shot.