Forget the hoops highlights of one of my all-time favorite players, Larry Legend, for a moment. Forget the pump fakes, the spins, the sick passes, the jab steps that left dudes falling on the ground. Those are for another day. Today, let’s focus on the trash talk, the self-talk and the words the Hick from […]
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The Fine Art of Old Dude Forgiveness
This week I witnessed what I’m calling the fine art of old dude forgiveness. It was a moment so impactful, yet so understated, all I can do is describe the scene and you can decide for yourself. Here goes: I’m writing at a coffee shop and I notice an older guy sitting by himself waiting […]
How the Tough Guys in WWII’s Underwater Demolition Teams became the Navy SEALs
After reading the book Into Enemy Waters by Andrew Dubbins I became obsessed with how the underwater demolition teams of WWII became the Navy SEALs. So picture this: Imagine storming the beaches of Iwo Jima during WWII with nothing but: fins, a snorkel, a bathing suit, a bag of explosives It happened. Let me tell […]