When being exposed to a new hobby, sport, game, or skill how awesome it is not only to have the right equipment but also to have friends with experience and friends who are encouragers. This episode shares on my sons getting their first real exposure to surfing on the central coast.

I explore the concept of ‘cheat days’ as it pertains to diet, occupation and relationships. What’s potentially missing at our fundamental core when we feel the need to ‘cheat’.

A reading from The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, as he reflects on his fathers sudden death. I parallel to the pressure I put on myself as a father and the suffering that often accompanies that as I yearn to be a leader to my sons.

Reflections on my 44th year of life as I turn 45 tomorrow. Tools I’ve added, the process of surrender and learning to find the comfort in being held.

‘The biggest key to stardom is the rest of the team.’ A motto our Mission 7th grade basketball team embraced as they completed an undefeated 22-0 season. A quick share on lessons learned from these boys and their head coach.

An excerpt read from this famous Martin Luther King Jr speech.

The day I fell back into the abyss of my inner circle.

On the night Connor McGregor re-entered the Octagon with a quick and dominant win over Donald Cerrone, I recall a quote from him that stated ‘I am not talented, I am obsessed.’ I ponder briefly those thoughts in my own life.

An inspirational reading about finding our ‘voice’ from within. Written by Hall of Fame NBA Coach Pat Riley

Sometimes when you least expect it, seemingly random people in your life pick you up. I got to see a litany of them all just today. One by one they strolled in to interact with me in some beautiful way and I am thankful and remarkably humbled. Thanks to Tim, Brandon, Keith, Eric, Russ, and Kellie for believing in and supporting me.