by Rich Patterson | Oct 26, 2018 | Achievement, Encouragement, Teenagers
Adolescents: If Only Thinking We all get caught up in “if only” thinking, and a close examination of this concerning adolescents will help to focus on the moment. At times, I find myself thinking about why things should be different. It might be,...
by Rich Patterson | Sep 26, 2018 | Achievement, Encouragement, Teenagers
If Only Thinking As a kid growing up in South Dakota as a young musician, I remember if only I lived in New York, where there were lots more playing opportunities. If only I lived nearer to a more prominent college. We get caught up in this If Only thinking so...
by Rich Patterson | Sep 12, 2018 | Achievement, Character, Encouragement
Always Be Your Best On Friday of this week, I have the opportunity to speak to middle school students and parents for their school’s National Junior Honor Society program. I choose to talk about “Always Be Your Best.” I want to tell them how proud...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 6, 2018 | Achievement, Character, Encouragement
Focus on Good Energy I recently saw a father speaking to his son after a soccer game where his son’s team lost by quite a bit. The son was discouraged and felt like a failure. The father noticed that his son was frustrated and asked him questions. He said: ...
by Rich Patterson | Jun 11, 2018 | Achievement, Character, Encouragement, Parenting
Woodland Pond As you look at this photo, what do you see? It is a woodland pond in a forest, and depending on the habitat, it could be anywhere. Their size can vary greatly depending on the amount of open water they contain. They are very rich in birdlife and...
by Rich Patterson | Jun 8, 2018 | Achievement, Encouragement, Resilience
This Present Moment is Only Temporary Think back to when you were a kid and how long things seemed to last. Do you remember your holiday break in December? It seemed like it lasted a month or more when it was two weeks at the most. For our youth, time passes very...
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