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My first career was as a golf pro. Not the kind that toured the world playing in tournaments for millions, though. Instead, I helped run the operation of golf courses. One of my favorite parts was, and still is, teaching golf lessons. People often talk to me about how difficult golf can be and that… Read more
When I was young, we’d go to Colorado every spring break to ski as a family. We’d always drive out there, which was about a 12-hour trip. That’s a long time for anyone to sit in a car, but it’s a REALLY long time for four kids without iPads. After a few hours, one of… Read more
My third grade teacher would never tell us how to spell a word. If we asked how to spell something, he’d always respond, “D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y.” Even at 9 years old, I knew that “knowledge,” for example, didn’t start with a “D.” So as soon as he’d start spelling, I’d roll my eyes and walk over to… Read more
“Did you hear what I just said?” is a question I ask my kids a lot. The answer is almost always yes. But when I follow up with, “What did I say?” it usually reveals what I already suspected—they heard my voice, but they weren’t actually listening. If I mention something they really care about,… Read more
