Jason Reynolds Life and Times

ACT of VALOR

// October 17th, 2011 // No Comments » // Entertainment, Government, Leadership, Movies

Was just sent this trailer to a new movie coming out in February 2012 about Navy Seals and Special Forces. It’s exceptional because it seems like it will accurately profile the current tactics, strategies, and people serving our great country.

Synopsis

An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure.

Why an A is NOT Good Enough

// March 31st, 2011 // No Comments » // Entertainment, Family Values, Leadership, Learning

This is a moving piece from a high school orchestra wherein the conductor talks through and demonstrates that teaching our kids to pass tests and be “good enough” is unacceptable.

Shut Up and Just Do It

// April 29th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Business, Career, Community, Economy, Government, Health, Leadership, Management, Parenting, What's Up

“Shut up and Just Do It” is my interpretation of this Art Williams (Billionaire) speech given back in 1987. Taking this to heart and thought you might want to do the same.

Update on Matt Chandler

// December 21st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Leadership

While I don’t know Matt Chandler personally, he is the pastor of one of the sweetest churches in Dallas and has quite a following on the internet of people watching his leadership and growth from afar. Recently he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and went through surgery to find the tumor is malignant. Watch this video to hear the latest directly from Matt Chandler. What amazing courage and perspective!

I Heart Michael Phelps

// August 16th, 2008 // No Comments » // Family, Leadership, Miscellaneous

Ashley and I are sitting here busting a gut. Michael Phelps seemingly impossible 8th Gold Metal has just been won in this 2008 Olympics. The relay race was amazing, but what we are laughing ridiculously about is the fact that right after the last leg touched, Michael Phelps yells “Let’s go!”. We think he is saying “Let’s Go, I can do this all year long.” Seriously, Michael Phelps wants more. Unreal.