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If it wasn’t for haste, my number of husband “Man Errors” would be significantly lower along with about a million other unnecessary things I say and do. “Haste makes waste” is a hard axiom to dispute. Whether it’s rushing your shot in a game or mistiming the words you say I can confirm that Rush …
Category: Skills
I’ve seen it all when it comes to selling out. I’ve been the “sell-out” in my own mind and a victim of my own self talk. “Norman, you sell-out, dating that (non-African American) girl.” Or, “Norman, you need to sell-out brotha. Don’t you see all the guys at this pro workout ditching work to make …
I‘m learning that when you reprimand subordinates, the purpose is to reconstruct. I was coaching one day when a player showed up unprepared for practice. My reaction was a series of interwoven emotions: disappointment, a sense that I had been disrespected, anger and embarrassment. I made the mistake of allowing my emotions to move me …
The unsuspecting prep icon is a ready example of how pride will hand you over to the wicked.
Category: For Further Study, Skills
I could have sworn that the lady in line said she was fine with plastic but after I finished bagging about a trillion dollars worth of groceries she says, “I wanted paper.” So there I was in 1992 with my red apron, bald head (Jordan style), black slacks and standard issued bow tie. I was …
One ancient proverb says, “He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.” That’s Proverbs 28:26 to be exact. Imagine trusting in oneself, placing complete faith in the consistency of every decision you will ever make. Trust denotes an unwavering faith that when practiced puts you in …
On any given day I’m sure I owe everyone something. I’ve rummaged through old CDs to find that I never gave my buddy back his D’Angelo Album from 1995. I’m sure I owe an old roommate some money and forgot to get a gift for a couple whose wedding I attended in 2002. I’ve often …
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