Heroes And Critics

28th July, 2009 by Rich Dixon 2 Comments

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Christopher Reeve

Lance Armstrong’s story inspires me. I hope you’ll take thirty seconds to watch this video:

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Never Give Up

23rd July, 2009 by Rich Dixon 1 Comment

Peace is not the absence of trial, trouble, and turmoil, but calm in the midst of them. Don Meyer

Last Saturday my wife suggested that we should coach a youth baseball team together. I scoffed at her idea, a violation of marital etiquette on the same level as choosing a lawn mower for her anniversary gift.

Stupid husband tricks aside, she couldn’t be serious. Guys in wheelchairs don’t coach sports teams. Everyone knows that.

Then I saw this video of Don Meyer at the 2009 ESPY awards. I hope you’ll watch—it’s worth the nine minutes. If you have trouble viewing the video, click here to see it in a new window. (more…)