Believe in the Power of Your Child’s Dreams

Kids Jumping-001

A quick note. I'm not exactly sure what inspired this post; it's still a little scattered in thought. I suppose I needed to remind myself that as I raise a family, I shouldn't let what I want for my children be a barrier to their progress. I believe that we have a responsibility to teach our children correct moral principles and a responsibility to help them succeed. Through the years I've worked with a lot of youth. I love how vibrant and energetic they are. I enjoy their company because Keep Reading »

Summer Lessons in the Fall

Fall Trees

Tomorrow marks the first day of fall; summer is ending, the leaves are changing color, and playtime is over. Well, really hard playtime is over anyway. For me summer means traveling nearly every weekend, bratwursts, steaks, shorts, watermelon, gaining weight, buying new pants that fit, swimming, more swimming, and lots of unbearable heat. I grew up in Star Valley, Wyoming—an area of the world where the four seasons are very distinct—and it was the fall that marked a new year: school Keep Reading »

How to Brainstorm for Success: Part 1 – An Introduction to Brainstorming

Chris Mower How to Brainstorm Lightning Strike

This is the first article in a 3-part (or more, YTBD) series about learning to brainstorm. When I was a kid, my siblings and I would frequently ride our bikes to the local store to buy penny candy (hooray for penny candy!). The store wasn’t too far from us, maybe an 8-minute ride one way. We’d hop on our bikes and tear down the country streets. We lived in a small town, and I loved it. On a rather sunny afternoon the moisture hung in the air, signaling that a storm was on its Keep Reading »

Greater than ‘Me’

It's lunch time at work and a gazillion thoughts are crowding my brain. I figured I'd share some with you, although they're incomplete and a little chaotic. What's my motivation? Is it money -- ? -- so I can buy that big house... and that super cool sports car... and then wine and dine with the rich and famous? -- so I can give to charity and help others... and support my family and help other families... and provide opportunities and support for children all over the world... and Keep Reading »