This was a favored expression during my time in the Marine Corps.

On a run and you get a cramp…suck it up.

It is cold with a wind chill below zero…suck it up.

You have to get up at four a.m. after a couple hours of sleep…suck it up.

Now, this same motivational tool applied to today’s hardship:

The big game in my neck of the woods today is Penn St. vs. Ohio St.

The opportunity is for Penn St to beat a top ten team and help them try to secure one of the two spots in the national championship game. Even if they win, they will likely need Alabama or Texas to lose in order to get in the game (if the BCS power rankings stay consistent). Read More

Seth Godin is well-known for describing how to be remarkable (worth making a remark about). His primary example is the “Purple Cow.”

I am a great fan of this philosophy and inserting it into my business’ critical decision making. I find myself asking, “Is this remarkable? Read More

As you may know, Tiger has been out since he won the US Open back in June after ACL surgery.

There are few athletes that I would like a son or daughter look up to these days, but Tiger is an inspiration. His manners, dedication to the game, education, and family values are to be emulated. Here is a great interview: