Category: Monday Motivator

Recently, one of our most faithful Keener13.com listeners brought up a timeless line from Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, a song recorded famously by Roger Miller and later immortalized by Janis Joplin: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”It’s a lyric that hits differently depending on where you are in life. For…

We all remember the old chestnut, “Actions speak louder than words.” Let’s talk about the difference between words and actions. Back when I interviewed job candidates, it was easy to be attracted to those who could tell a good story.But survival in any arena depends on results.Words win campaigns, but actions shape the future. Repeated…

Historian and political observer Steven Beschloss notes this week that “Strong, capable people surround themselves with strong, capable people.”We become who we hang with is the second of my seven precepts for happiness. And we’ve all experienced what it’s like to work with and for people who lack strength of character and competence.It is one…

When I look around and see hate speech spreading so easily online, I feel two strong emotions: anger and sadness. Anger that anyone would hurt someone because of their background, who they love, or what they believe. And sadness that so many join in without a second thought. But now is our time to change…

When it feels like the world is crumbling, gratitude can anchor us to hope and perspective. Here are some things to be thankful for, this holiday season: The People Who CareThose who stand by us—friends, family, or even kind strangers—remind us we’re not alone. The Strength to Keep GoingResilience is one of humanity’s most miraculous…

Sometimes, in our darkest hours, we forget these facts of life that Brianna Weiss so powerfully articulates: You deserve beautiful things to happen to you. You deserve miracles. You deserve to be loved in every way you ever dreamed you could be. You deserve everything you have worked and waited for. You deserve a good…

I’m receiving a snowstorm of emails and texts from friends of every political bent who are terrified for our future. Here are a few thoughts about the five commonalities shared by people who find reserves of resilience and energy in every season.

Enjoy the moment. Endure the inconvenience. As Tom Hanks wisely repeats in the attached video. This, too, shall pass.

Hudson is faster and stronger at twelve. With a father steeped in the game, basketball has served as a metaphor for many life lessons, not the least of which is the power of an Assist.

We enter the world with a toolbox and time. How we use both determines our legacy.