How to Teach Kids to Focus on What They Can Control: The Two Circles
A frustrating baseball game led to a simple lesson for my son: how to focus on what he can control and let go of what he can’t.
Embracing Enough: Welcome to Lou LaMedica’s Personal Blog
"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
Featured Posts
How to Find Direction in Life When Goals Aren’t Enough
Feeling stuck or unsure what comes next? Learn how a personal North Star can help you find direction in life without needing a perfect five-year plan.
Learning Guitar as an Adult: Why I Started at 48
At 48 years old, I decided to learn classical guitar — not because I needed another hobby, but because I missed the feeling of being a beginner again.
Posts
All
Summer Recipes
Apple Spice Behind the Scenes
Asian-Inspired
Beans
Books
Breakfast
Business
Grilling
Chautauquas
Coaching
Comfort Food
Communication
Cooking
Emotional Health
Fall Recipes
Family
Gratitude
Grief
Habits
Health
Holiday Traditions
Italian Inspired
Kid Friendly
Kool Collectibles
Leadership
Leftovers Remix
Light Vibes
Meal Prep
Mindset
Music
My Story
Nature
nature
Nostalgia
Parenting
Patience
Personal Finance
Process
Purpose
Quick Meals
Reflections
Sales & Strategy
Sandwiches
Seafood
Seeing People
Slammin’ Sides
Slow Living
Soups
Sports
Sunday Funday
Sweets
Vegetarian
Winter Recipes
Beans & Greens: Corona Bean, Broccoli Rabe and Ditalini Soup
A comforting, pantry-friendly soup for gray days when you’d rather stay in. Corona beans with their broth, tender ditalini pasta, and bright greens come together in a thick, rustic tomato base. Perfect with warm bread and a good movie.
Garlicky Chicken Thighs with Lemony Rancho Gordo Giant Corona Beans & Saffron Ragout
Golden chicken nestled into brothy beans with lemon, garlic, rosemary, and saffron. Cozy and bright—comfort food without the heaviness.
Buffalo Chicken Power Salad with Feta, Rancho Gordo Giant Corona White Beans & Apple Spice Ranch
Rotisserie chicken turned into a bold, spicy salad with Rancho Gordo Giant Corona white beans,feta, panko, and Apple Spice ranch. Crunchy, creamy, herbaceous, and fully satisfying.
The Day I Peed on Myself and Stopped Caring What People Think
This is the story of how I once pissed myself on a stalled New York City subway train—and why I wouldn’t trade that night for anything. It’s about shame, letting go, and realizing the world doesn’t revolve around you. Thank God.
Shrimp & Giant Corona White Bean Bowl with Lemon-Dressed Arugula
One pan, big flavor. This warm-weather bowl came together with things I had on hand, but turned out so layered and satisfying I had to write it down. The beans carry all the flavor from searing the shrimp, the broth is rich but light, and the dressed arugula keeps things bright and punchy. Definitely going in the rotation.
Why I Don’t Lead with Answers Anymore
I used to think leadership meant having the answer. But over time—through parenting, running a business, and watching one brilliant baseball coach reframe a moment—I’ve come to believe something else: asking the right question might be the most powerful move we can make. This post is about the shift from control to curiosity, and what happens when we lead with belief instead of certainty.
The Cool-Down Wrap: Pesto Chicken, Roasted Peppers & Apple Spice Ranch
After a long row on a scorching day, I wanted something cool, fresh, and satisfying. This wrap—grilled pesto-yogurt chicken, roasted peppers, arugula, and our house herb ranch—was born from leftovers but turned into a go-to summer meal.
Teaching a Young Catcher: My 10U Catcher Training Plan (With Videos)
A look at the 8-week plan I’m using to teach my daughter to catch in 10U softball. We focus on short, consistent sessions that build confidence in receiving, blocking, footwork, and leadership. Includes a printable tracker and video links to follow along — even if you’re not a pro.
How We’re Training Shortstop This Summer (Simple Offseason Plan for 12U Fall Prep)
We’re using this summer to focus on real development — no games, just high-quality reps. This 2x/week indoor shortstop routine is helping my son build better glove work, footwork, and confidence heading into fall ball. If you’re looking for a simple, repeatable plan to sharpen your player’s infield skills, this might be a good place to start.
Life Lessons From 80s Movies I Understand Differently Now
Ferris Bueller, The Karate Kid, Summer School and Can’t Buy Me Love hit differently as an adult. Here are the life lessons I missed as a kid.
The Flowers Never Stop Coming
Two roadside memorials near our home—one for a 13-year-old girl—have become quiet landmarks of love, loss, and the rituals that never stop. This is a reflection on parenting, grief, and what it means to keep showing up when the world has moved on.
The Case for Tyrone Taylor: Because He’s Enough — Nuff Said
The Mets are searching for answers, but Tyrone Taylor already is one. This is a defense of “glue guys”, quiet contributors, and why enough is more than enough when October baseball is the goal.
Made with Bullet