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I had never watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” until about 10 years ago. It’s a classic movie, yet I never felt the urge to sit down and learn from the lessons of George Bailey. But 10 years ago, I took a leap and went to work for myself creating the Live Yes, And business. I had no earthly idea of how things were going to work out or how we would make ends meet. This is when I finally sat down and let George and his guardian angel Clarence, teach me about my life. Like George

Many of you know my dad passed away in September this year. He had many faults, but he never lost his generous spirit. My mom also passed away in 2017. She was a bright light wherever she went, and nothing brought her joy more than doing small acts of kindness for others. It’s just who she was. I turn 52 this month. My parents are gone, but they both showed me the power of kindness, compassion, and generosity. Life can be hard, but showing up each day with a mindset and inten

Back! Lower back. Like knives in my back. Slipped disc? Pinched nerve. I don’t know. But it hurts. Badly. It has been a crazy busy month. Every week it’s been a flight to one coast or the other, and on one occasion coast to coast in consecutive days. That Southwest A-List Preferred is coming in handy (my humble version of “First Class”). So, maybe it’s the flights. Contorting my 6’3” frame into small seats, flight after flight, maybe it took its toll? Or maybe it’s just my ag

Tiger, Chris, and Travis My father passed away on September 11th. His health was not great, but in the span of a few weeks it drastically...

Not the kind of question you expect to get in a secular newsletter. Right? This is one of my favorite questions to ponder as I navigate...

I was working with a youth swimmer recently who was competing in an intense 4-day meet. I got a call from her parents on day 3 that she...

With three set points, it was his match to win. Jannik Sinner, the #1 player in the world, had the best clay court player on the ropes in...

Travis and his mom, Juju Those of us here in the United States celebrated Mother’s Day this past weekend, and I want to send my belated...

Flight delays My 8:25pm flight from New Jersey to St. Louis was delayed to 8:55pm. No big deal. My wife was out of town so my high...

March Madness We’re 3 months into 2025 and it feels like someone has the fast-forward button stuck on the remote control. And not only...

Cross the Rope activity February is the month of Valentine’s Day…a day to celebrate love. In many of my talks I often invite two people...

Travis' word of the year - 2025: Evolve Hello 2025! A new year is upon us. So, what are you focused on in the coming year? How do you...