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I was hired on to the U.S. Men's National Team staff at the beginning of 2020. Gregg (Berhalter) had been the Head Coach for a year and he used that time to work with the staff and player leadership group to establish the desired team culture. Even though Gregg had a vision and mission for the team, he wanted everyone's input to determine the team's core values. The criteria for the team values was this: What are the values that represent America at its best? After lots of ef

The World Cup is just over a month away, and as we get closer I am often asked, "Do you wish you were still with the team?" Great question. Yes, and no. Being on the coaching staff for the Men's National Team for three years was one of the coolest experiences of my life. You come together for 10 days...or sometimes...30 days...and for that time together there is nothing else. It's 24/7 about the team. Sun up to sun down...the team...the team...the team. To be honest, at times

The last few weeks have been insanely busy — rewarding, exhausting, and, of course, unpredictable. To make matters more challenging, I’ve also been under the weather. What I thought was a 2–3 day bug turned into a nearly three-week lingering “blah.” I’m good now, but it was the unwanted gift that kept on giving. Having to keep stepping on stage to deliver impactful, high-energy talks and workshops — despite feeling well below 100% — hasn’t been easy. It forced me to find peac

March has always been one of my favorite months of the year. In the U.S., March means Spring Break. It also means “March Madness,” my favorite sporting event of the year. This year, more than others, I am looking forward to the distraction sports can provide when things seem out of control. My good friend and serially inspiring author, Evan Griffith, recently released his newest book, Soul Pages . In it, he outlines his daily process for tapping into inspiration, gratitude,

At the end of January, the storm of the season ripped through most of the country. And where was I? Home. In St. Louis. Waiting to see what Mother Nature would deliver. The worst of it was expected Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. I was supposed to fly to Vegas on Monday for a talk. Watching the forecast, I felt that familiar tightening in my chest — the stress that comes when so much is out of your control. Living in an apartment building in the city, I wasn’t just

January 1st is just another day. So is your birthday. So are anniversaries. The cynical part of you rolls its eyes at the idea that a random square on a calendar could somehow be the moment when everything changes. Why decide that this is the day to start? So what’s the point? Why even begin? Funny enough — that is the point. Read one book each month.Beach body by July! Try one new recipe each week. Write in my journal for 30 straight days. Run a marathon by December! The

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...