My dad, Chubby, had a way of condensing big life lessons into short, memorable phrases. I lovingly call them Chubby Rules. I’d like to share one of his best:
Chubby
Most of us want to make others feel good. Good about us. Good about them.
That’s an aspiration. The question is how. The answer is NOW.
Dad said when you think something nice about someone, don’t drag your feet, let them know now. READ MORE
Sam’s dad, Ralph Rasoul
As a convenience store owner, few figures were more terrifying. It was a rough neighborhood. Some had been shot.
Ralph saw no weapon, but the man’s menacing tone was scary enough. He instructed Ralph to hand over the cash. Ralph’s hands trembled as he pulled the bills from the drawer.
As the clandestine thief turned to rush out, something flashed in Ralph’s mind. Was it the gait? His voice? He realized he knew who it was!
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Dr. Tedd Mitchell
Dr. Tedd Mitchell is a remarkable man. President of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, he is an Internist, speaker and national authority on health. Dr. Mitchell has written for USA Today Weekend, served on the National Council for Fitness and Sports, and authored two popular books.
Shane and Frank Beamer
The winningest active coach in college football history, Coach Beamer is clearly “the man” in that part of this land.
While some of his peers have struggled with controversy, Coach Beamer is an example of doing it right. He turns out winners in sports, winners in class, and winners with class. Thanks in part to Beamer’s leadership, Virginia Tech’s academic rankings and ethical reputation are among the best in the world.
Since 2011, Frank’s son Shane has been at his side as Associate Head Coach. Like his dad, Shane forged his career, first as an outstanding player, then as a coach.
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Coach Nyle Garn
Randy Garn. Harvard alum. Best-selling author. Entrepreneur of the Year. Randy’s global coaching firm, Prosper, is tops in the world, clearly the best.
Who helped Randy know how to coach others in life? It was a father and coach who taught ethics, morals and life lessons, so right.
Randy’s dad, Nyle, is one remarkable man. For over 26 years, his high school football teams scored #1 in Northern Idaho victories. His players still adore this big-hearted, very tough coach. READ MORE
This is a story of trust and fathering second to none. It’s a tribute to dads who inspire their sons. It started in the seat of a blue Chevy truck. It led to a best-selling book and a world thought leader on the concept of trust.
David and Clarence Horsager
David Horsager, author of the best-selling new book, The Trust Edge, is a remarkable guy. At 83, his dad Clarence is quite the man, too. Clarence earned his pilot’s license at 74. He earned his #1 dad’s license long before that.
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My dad, Chubby, had an uncanny knack for condensing life savvy into short, memorable phrases that I now lovingly call Chubby Rules.
Brian with gifts. Always good news!
Chubby observed that the world (particularly the media) operates in reverse. So many people revel in listening to and spreading reports of mass shootings, scandal, infidelity, gossip, reputational ruin and the bad breaks/hard times of others. It seems to consume their life.
We have a television in the dining room at our law firm. When the televised news is normal or good, everyone eats and chats, barely noticing. When the news becomes bad, the chatter quiets as all eyes become glued to the screen.
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