Physical Fitness

I’ve focused on leadership, overcoming obstacles, dealing with adversity, and many other self-development topics throughout my blog post writings. Now, I’m fascinated by the argument or debate over “Participation Trophies.” The fact is because a child in kindergarten got a 4-inch-tall plastic cup for showing up to play soccer/football or a robbin for showing up […]

The question often gets asked, “what is my purpose in life.” If you conduct a Google search of different quotes about living a purposeful life or purpose in life, several great quotes will come forward. Bishop T.D. Jakes said, “If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead […]

Tough Times Never Last, but Tough people do… As I watched the sports channel this morning, looking to see the World Series commercials and upcoming college and NFL football highlights from last weekend. I could not but notice there is a growing theme about mental health among athletes. The National Football League (NFL) has put […]

Within the last ten months, I had one significant emotional event that could have derailed my entire life’s work, including 21 years of military service, law enforcement, and a career supported by an active pursuit of a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. My professional life started when I enlisted in the U.S. Army, where I served […]

“There is nothing better than Adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” – Malcolm X Adversity is the state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that someone deals with in life. I’ve experienced problems, difficulties, and misfortunes; yet, Adversity never […]