# Mindset

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I Missed Intel at $20 — What the Stock Market Taught Me

May 12, 2026

I keep watching Intel stock climb and thinking about the money I could have made. But this post isn’t really about regret. It’s about investing psychology, national security, AI, and learning how to handle missed opportunities without abandoning your process.

The Unexpected Peace of Bringing a Guitar to Baseball Games

May 11, 2026

A reflection on bringing a classical guitar to youth baseball games, finding peace outdoors, connecting with people, and learning to slow down between innings.

Youth Baseball Situational Awareness: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves

May 1, 2026

Most youth baseball players don’t struggle with talent. They struggle with awareness. Here’s how we teach kids to read the situation, think for themselves, and make the right play in real time.

First Home Run Story: Youth Sports, Goal Setting, and Hard Work

Apr 26, 2026

A cold, wet game. A 2–0 count. And a first home run over the fence. A simple story about youth sports, goal setting, and how hard work pays off for kids.

Youth Sports Leadership Lessons: Accountability, Attitude, and Handling Failure

Apr 23, 2026

A bad inning, a quiet car ride, and a text message that revealed what leadership really looks like.

Let Kids Be Bored: Why Boredom Builds Creativity and Independence

Apr 21, 2026

A quiet moment on a log in the woods turned into a simple reminder: boredom isn’t something to fix—it’s where curiosity and imagination begin.

The Power of Dreams and Motivation in Business and Life

Apr 14, 2026

When business gets hard, motivation isn’t enough. This is about using your dream as a North Star—and why it still matters even when you already have enough.

The Simple Power of Checking In | Staying Connected in a Busy World

Apr 14, 2026

A simple habit like checking in can strengthen relationships in business and life. Sometimes a small nudge is all it takes to stay connected.

Raising Adults, Not Just Kids: Leadership and Real-Life Consequences

Apr 12, 2026

The best lessons don’t come from parents. They come from real consequences. A story about youth baseball, leadership, and why letting kids feel the outcome of their choices is how we raise strong, capable adults.

Sedona with Kids: Beat Spring Break Crowds & Find Space

Apr 5, 2026

The best part of our Sedona trip wasn’t the hike or the views. It was what happened when we slowed down and let each of us find our own version of it.

We’ve Admired the Problem Long Enough (Stop Overthinking and Take Action)

Apr 2, 2026

Stuck in overthinking or analysis paralysis? A simple phrase from a Marine pilot reminds us to stop admiring the problem and start taking action.

Parenting by Example: Teaching Kids Consistency Through Action

Mar 29, 2026

A simple realization while learning guitar: the most powerful parenting tool isn’t advice—it’s example. What your kids see you do shapes who they become.