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Fore Fun: A Little Bumper Sticker Wisdom (?)

Sometimes the best entertainment during the morning commute comes from the bumper stickers on passing cars. Here are a few samples from the Internet: Have you ever stopped to think and forgotten to start again? Where there’s a will, I want to be in it! I don’t suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it. Make it idiot-proof, and someone will make a better idiot. Always remember you are unique. Just like everyone else. I have pride. Others have vanity. Why is ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Thursday, June 7, 2012

Who's Going To Teach Your Children to Play?

Great introductory session Thursday evening with nine women. I started the session as I do and asked them why they want to invest time to learn the game. One by one each of the attendees shared their reasons. One wanted to enhance her career. Another came because her husband "pushed her into coming." But, most of the women were there because they wanted to play with their families. Some had children who were getting into the sport and wanted to better understand the game to play with them. A ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Saturday, November 5, 2011

Fight for your relationship, not to win the argument! At Home and Work!

And they lived happily ever after . . .” is how most fairy tales end. In reality, every relationship, no matter how happy, suffers its share of conflict and argument. If it’s going to endure, both partners need to know how to fight fair. Follow these rules for arguments that don’t end in tears—or worse: Address issues promptly. Don’t let resentments simmer. If something bothers you, bring it up within a reasonable amount of time (48 hours or so). Know what you want. Have a clear goal in ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Monday, October 24, 2011

Create the brand you were meant to be!

    The concept of personal branding may have been born in 1997, with Tom Peters’ article “The Brand Called You” in Fast Company magazine. Even if it predates Peters, it’s become a legitimate career practice employed by entrepreneurs, CEOs, and even regular workers who want to distinguish themselves from the pack. Take charge of your career—and your life—by constructing your very own personal brand. Put these steps into action: Identify your passion. Your brand won’t stand the test of ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Integrity or Results: Which do you value?

Golf, like life, is a collection of transactions and relationships that change as you travel around the course or community. It is easy to take shortcuts along the way, like tossing a ball from behind a rock or not counting a wiff. It's easy to tell little "white" lies to smooth over embarrassing situations. Integrity, however, is often at odds with the EASY button.    Dictionary.com provides several definitions of Integrity, including: Adherence to moral and ethical principles; ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Monday, October 17, 2011

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