Reminding my kids we’re broke gives them perspective, like how much I wish I could buy them something
School in the Time of Dinosaurs
March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Teacher Robert Barsanti looks at education, its metrics and the point they’re both missing.
7 Rules to Live By From a Regular Guy
March 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
Drew Griffiths keeps 7 lessons at the forefront of his life. Here they are.
3 Things We Can Learn From U7 Basketball
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Parents and coaches have invaluable opportunities to teach and apply real-life lessons within the fun of organized sports. Unfortunately, many of us miss out on the opportunity.
What If My Son Doesn’t Like Star Wars?
January 23, 2013 By 3 Comments
Neil Sheppard explains to his wife that there’s more to Star Wars than light saber duels.
The First Rule of Mentorship: Be Present
January 16, 2013 By 4 Comments
If you want to be there for someone, there’s just one thing you have to do.
Letter to My New Grandson
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Paul Sloane tells his grandson the meaning of life, in 2100 and beyond.
Teenage Girl From Uganda Becomes Chess Star
December 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kathryn DeHoyos explains how one man is using the game of chess to empower the children of Uganda.
Why Does It Always Have to Be Me?
October 31, 2012 By 9 Comments
Drew Diaz wants to know why he’s got to be the heavy, every time.
Life Lessons from Football
September 23, 2012 By 4 Comments
Everyone has a plan until they get hit, and other lessons.
Man Up! Lessons on Manhood from Bob Marley’s Music
September 6, 2012 By 3 Comments
Bob Marley’s lessons for men on freedom, responsibility, and living are greater and more profound than simply telling our boys to ‘man up,’ says Geoffrey Philp.
The Counsel of Garlic
May 6, 2012 By 13 Comments
“I’d been crushed, skinned, diced, seared, and salted. The Universe pointed and laughed; I laughed too.”
Pick Strawberries
April 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
Sometimes living in the present requires a leap of faith, and the simple pleasure of a single strawberry.
Life Lessons From the UFC
July 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
Guestpost #30: Lillian Jones – Ten things I've learned while working at a First Nations substance abuse – residential school trauma treatment centre
March 30, 2011 By 3 Comments
To call my friend Lillian inspirational feels trite. Lillian is a mentor, a person who I strive to be like. She radiates wisdom, positivity, humour, and intelligence. She has managed to raise two wonderful, independent daughters, and I am honoured to know her. She is a teacher, a mother, a friend, and somebody who strips [...]
A Conversation With My Younger Self: On the Path to Enlightenment
Thaddeus Howze explains how he took decades of work experience and created a list of advice that he would have given to his younger self.