To Combat Childish Behavior? Encourage Responsibility!
Especially in today’s world, where children are expected to grow up so quickly, many parents are reluctant to do anything that might impinge on the fun and innocence of childhood. Setting a few household chores that a child can easily manage, however, helps to instill a good sense of responsibility and allows them to develop […]
And I Should Practice, Because….?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as “muscle memory.” It’s an anatomical fact that while our muscles have many nerves, they don’t have portions of brain matter embedded within them necessary to remember stuff. However, if that’s true, and it is, then why do those who practice frequently make the best shots on […]
Learning to Relax Shouldn’t Be This Hard!!
While healthy living has much to do with the way that we treat our body, the fuel that we provide it and the physical exercise that we give it, it also involves our state of mind. Of course, we all go through spells when things begin to get on top of us and we start […]
What are YOU afraid of?
Fear is a natural feeling experienced by every human being, and in some cases it is a feeling that helps to keep us safe. If you see a vicious-looking dog coming toward you, for instance, it is probably quite wise to heed any feelings of fear and step out of the way. All too […]
Take 6 out of play
Sitting under the ropes on the 15th hole at Aronimink GC watching the final group on the tee what I was about to witness will stay with me for many years. Ricky, KJ, and Nick all pulled their drives into the left rough. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and the air was thick with drama. Ricky started the day […]
Where do you go to be inspired?
We all have times when we are wrestling with a thorny problem or are desperate to generate new ideas but inspiration simply eludes us. We end up going around and around in circles and, instead of things becoming clearer, the waters just get murkier and murkier. Something that is worth trying when you find yourself […]
Energy Crisis? Try TOP (Turn it Off and Play)!
America is going through an energy crisis of incredible proportions. Consumption of coffee/tea/energy drinks are up. New products are being introduced every week. Staying up later. Getting up earlier. Getting by with a little help from our friends at Starbucks, et. al. We’re also going through another sort of energy crisis as costs for electricity […]
Why Doesn’t Your Mom Play?
Over the last five years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of families about playing golf. Most of the time, they’re next door having dinner and stop in to see what we’re all about. After a brief tour (we’re not that big), the husband and children often express their excitement about coming back real soon to play […]
5 Steps to Improving Your Ability to Delegate!
It might sound easy, but delegating to others is one of the hardest things for many managers to master. Failing to learn this particular art, however, has two major downsides. First of all, if you don’t empower your team members, not only will they never develop their skills to the extent that they are able […]
Bored at Work?
Not every job can offer constant excitement and challenge, but if you’re feeling bored at work, your career could be in trouble. Don’t spend your days updating your Facebook profile or playing solitaire. Analyze the possible causes of workplace ennui so you can do something about it: You’re on autopilot. Falling into a routine […]
