Coaching a Dream

The first day of combat As the engines of my F-14 roared to life I was asking myself a question: “Are you ready for this?” I was about to launch off the U.S.S. Independence for my first combat sortie into Iraq. I became consumed with the checklists that would ready my...

5 Books that helped me get through hell

When the unthinkable happens – when tragedy strikes –  it is just the beginning of a long process The Accident The horse I was on bolted and took off like a shot. I was terrified. At a full gallop he bucked me off into a steel fence. Laying there looking...

How these Key apps that make my home office rock

Starting Fresh When I set up my home office reality hit me in the face. I am the IT guy. Staring at my computer screen with Outlook and Excel running it was painfully obvious, this will never work to run a business. I have always had an outlook server. Now I’m the...

Life’s Crucibles

  Just steps away from becoming a U.S. Navy fighter pilot my close friend Steve made a fatal mistake. Unfortunately, when his jet approached the aircraft carrier something went dramatically wrong and he ended up crashing into the back of the boat.Walking away...