Category Archives: Wednesday Wake Up

I am thankful for you! With Thanksgiving just one day away, I realize there is much to be thankful for. Having the privilege of spending the last 25+ years following my passion and developing South Coast Karate, getting to know Continue reading Thankful for You→

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful…that’s what matters to me.” -Steve Jobs The holidays are approaching quickly and the to-do lists keep getting longer. I Continue reading Tips to Make Family Time Special→

Do you know how much sugar your child eats? Chances are it’s a lot more than you think.

For every two fitness truths, there’s a lie, and sometimes it’s hard to determine which is which. (Especially when it’s something many of us have just assumed for as long as we can remember.) So, now presenting: Mythbusters, Fitness Edition. Continue reading 12 Workout Myths That Just Need To Go Away→

Tuesday morning, I woke up early, full of gratitude. There’s truly no better feeling and it sets the tone for the rest of the day! I began my workday and even though it started out with a big setback—the bags I Continue reading Gratitude is My Attitude→

Do you want to guess how many times you pull out your smartphone each day? The number is startling. The average person checks their phone 80 times per day, often to check those little red notifications on social media. Our Continue reading Phone Addiction→

Ms. Emily was ending Monday’s kid power class with the virtues of this month’s theme when I witnessed one of the adult students lose complete control as she flew across the room yelling, “Congratulations!” and giving Stephanie a big hug for Continue reading With Self Control, you can master anything!→

One of the services I have provided to teachers in our community are Classroom Safety Seminars. I am doing one today and this was the request:“In addition to the anti-bully message, I hope you can talk about how and why to Continue reading Classroom Safety: Kindness→