"Life Lessons to Share" with Tom

This month marks one year since I started doing my podcast. This is the 27th episode. I've shared with 17 guests in the first 26 episodes. Today, I share life lessons with my 18th guest, good friend and personal trainer, Tyson Smith.

Tyson's story is one we all can relate to so very well. From growing up with divorced parents, the relationships with his brothers, becoming a husband and girl dad to his journey becoming a personal trainer. For those of us who know Tyson, or thinking we know Tyson, you're going to learn much more about this interesting guy.

If you don't know Tyson, sit back and enjoy this super relatable story with this girl dad fitness guru Tyson Smith. 

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In Episode 26 (encore), I get to share with you stories with the one person who has been the biggest part of my story, my wife, Lynne.  Lynne, and I look back on our life together over the past 45 years. 

We laughed, we cried, and most of all, we talked about all our life lessons straight from the heart. There wasn't ever any schedule of what we were going to talk about. We just started at the very beginning and we went from there. 

We hope, in sharing these life lessons, you can relate to our story in some way. 

We want you to know you are never alone and there is always hope!

This is Part 1 of 2 for Episode 26 - Life With Lynne... A True Love Story

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In today's episode, I talk to Steve Arnold, Morgan Arnold-Slone and Dr. Madison Arnold... a dad and his two daughters. We talk "Family Dynamics in Sports".

What made it work? Was it all worth it?... and the life lessons they learned along their journey. Team Arnold, indeed a dynamic family with great life lessons to share.

This is an episode every family involved in sports should listen to. A Master class of Family Dynamics in Sports.

Be sure to pay close attention. There is one great life lesson to learn after another.  I hope you enjoy the episode.

#neveralone #alwayshope

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My guest today, Kevin Katafias, is someone I've known for over 30 years. He was my principal in the school district where I taught, a fellow high school basketball official and someone I'm fortunate to call a friend. Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and life lesson experiences to us all.

He recently retired after 35 years in education. Kevin was a classroom teacher for six years, then a school administrator for 29 years. His roles included assistant principal, athletic director and school principal. He has officiated high school football 49 years and is in his 48th year as a basketball referee.

Kevin shares life lessons on leadership and the importance of building relationships with people from his years as a school administrator and high school referee.#neveralone # alwayshope

 Master Class segments at:

(3:10) As a leader, building a relationship with your staff

(5:40) Each leader has their own unique style of leadership that works and fits to their personality

(10:50) Handling the challenges of today’s teachers, students and parents 

(15:00) Having time to communicate is so important 

(19:10) Advice for beginning teachers

(23:00) Characteristics great teachers possess

(26:25) Common mistakes teachers can make and turn into learning opportunities 

(38:10) What did we learn doing this episode together?

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Today my guest is young, Mr. Noah Roundy. What's unique about this conversation with Noah is, as we were talking, I suddenly realized this was literally the first time he had ever taken the time to look back on his own story.

Noah talks about how sports made a major impact on his life, family relationships and his own coaching journey. Also, the life lessons three influential coaches each taught him. 

He's honest, vulnerable and speaks straight from the heart. 

Be sure to have a great day!

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"In the end... YOU are the one you've been waiting for!"

You may or may not know my guest today, Suzanne McCulley, but after you listen to her story of life lessons, I promise, you'll want to be the first one in line to become a member of Suzanne's Fan Club. After listening to her story and her wisdoms, you'll want to do the same thing I wanted to do... just give her a big hug. This is a person of enthusiasm, bravery, strength, and a love for life.

She uses words like honor, privilege, balance, and love. You'll also hear Suzanne use the words cancer, oncologist and chemotherapy.  

Like me, I'm sure you'll be so impressed with how Suzanne allows herself to be so vulnerable in telling her story.

#neveralone #alwayshope

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As you travel on your journey in life, there are times you meet people who just make a major impact on your life. My guest today is one of those people, my friend,  Drew Grahl.  Drew was my athletic director for six years of my basketball coaching career. He came into my coaching life at a time when I was at my very lowest.

This is a masterclass from one of the great leaders and great high school Athletic Directors.

Master Class segments at:
(5:25) Doing things the right way and having good people around you

(27:20) When Hiring A New Coach
(33:09) Get Out In Front Of Every Possible Situation & Don’t Cheat The Process
(38:56) The "Chain Of Command" Process & Protecting The Culture Of The Program
(41:30) Dealing With Today’s Parents

(49:51) What did we learn doing this episode together?

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 In today's episode, I talk with my very first guest on the podcast, John Cullen. When you listen to my conversation with John, you're going to hear and feel the wisdoms of John's words.

We share our life lessons:

• being grandpas, a great time in both of our lives
• how grateful we both are to enjoy our grandkids, their activities, sports and lives
• the importance of just showing up and being present for the kids. 

John talks about these 2 beautiful thoughts...

1. "emptying the tank in giving mode..."
2. "relationships, walking through life together..."

#get3winstoday #putthatcartaway

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Did you get your 3-wins to start your day?

Jack, the Cart Guy, makes a visit.

 In today's episode, I'm sharing a story with one of my all time coaching rivals, Matt Hoiles. My story with Matt begins as intense rivals and grows into mutual respect. 

We talk about...

• The rivalry of our very proud high school softball programs. 
• Matt's authentic story of growing up and coaching in his hometown. 
• And, Life Lessons we learn and teach along our coaching journeys.

Remember, you are never alone and there is always hope :)

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Did you get your 3 wins in today?

Jack, the cart guy, asks us... "Did you put your cart away?" 

In today's episode, I talk with my very good friend, the one and only, Art Eli. 

This is a story of two guys who meet for the first time one night at a local high school basketball game some 20 years ago in 2005. 

Artie and I meet, we talk and we go on our journey together of basketball, coaching and family.

Thanks for letting us share out story of Life Lessons with you!

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