Category Archives: Life lessons

Dad Changed My Outlook on Life

Leave a reply

Dad Changed My Outlook on Life

A daughter in need. A dad with regrets. A 15,000-mile road-trip. From a life in disarray, to living a new way.

That is where we left off yesterday…

Barbara Elaine Singer takes it from there:

“Our forefathers risked their lives to find a place to live, work and be free of persecution. How did that turn into:

Barbara Elaine Singer

On the road…

• the big house
• 2 new cars
• commuting/carpool/traffic
• consumerism
• living in debt
• working morning to night
• enough is never enough
• do/be/have more
• stay thin/young/current
• upgrade/upgrade/upgrade
• 24-hour junk news & TV
• must have the latest/greatest
• stomach acid induced stress
READ MORE 

Learning True Kindness from Dad

Leave a reply

Learning True Kindness from Dad

Ralph’s nightmare had just walked through the door, a masked man there to rob his store.

Sam Rasoul

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!
READ MORE 

Guiding a Child by Example

Leave a reply

Guiding a Child by Example…

Some heroes wear capes. Some fly and fight crime. Others enrich us with love and their time.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell

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.

Sharing the story of his personal hero, Dr. Tedd Mitchell told us about his Grandfather Johnston, known as “Mr. Ted” to the folks of Grayson, Louisiana:

READ MORE 

Dad Taught Me to Keep My Wits about Me

1 Reply

Dad Taught Me to Keep My Wits about Me…

In Hokie Nation, Frank Beamer is king. He coaches Virginia Tech’s legendary football team.

Shane and Frank Beamer

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.
READ MORE 

Teaching a Kid to Keep his Word

Leave a reply

Teaching a Kid to Keep his Word…

Don’t feel so bad for the young Mr. Garn. Missing the prom led to a remarkable life.

Coach Nyle Garn

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 

My Dad Was an Example of Trust

Leave a reply

A Playboy magazine. A dusty dirt road. A son spying.

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 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.
READ MORE 

Dads’ Good Hearts Give Kids Great Starts

Leave a reply

Some make it in life. Many don’t. Rita Davenport did.

Reese, Rita’s grandaughter

Reese, Rita’s grandaughter

Best selling author. Hall of Fame speaker. Arizona Woman of the Year. Arbonne International President for 20 years. Wife. Mom. “Nana” to granddaughters Reese & Claire Ray. A treasured friend.

Who started her right? Who shaped her life? Many dads talk. Her dad taught by example. He walked the talk.

From Rita’s own pen, a fond memory:

READ MORE