Tag Archives: Failure

Dear Son, You Have No Idea How Many Times I’ve Wanted To Quit

Dear Son, let me try to put this in perspective. There are 365 days in every year. So, at a minimum, I’d say at least 365 times each year I’m tempted to quit. Next Blog

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Expect To Fail

You should plan to fail.  It’s in your nature to fail. Think about learning to walk as a toddler.  You constantly failed. Over, and over, and over. So what?  Did it stop you? You were determined – nothing would stop … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Optimism

What can we learn from defeat, loss, failure? Many things to be sure. But only if we try hard to learn from setback. And only if we listen. And only if we then try again. Are you listening? And I … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Succeeds Due to Failure

Lane 8 is successful because Lane 8 is a failure. Huh?  Exactly. I could try and explain it to you, but you already know what I’m talking about, don’t you?  If you are confused, this 30-second You Tube video should … Continue reading

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Dream Big

The original tag line for Lane 8 was: Dream Big.  Get There.  Stay There. Take your time but hurry up.  The clock is ticking. And remember to go a little easy on yourself.  But not for long though. Coaches push … Continue reading

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Reality Check

Reality check.  Being on the road all week has taken a toll on my wellness efforts. Lack of sleep, lack of exercise and lack of proper nutrition adds up quickly for my body.  At 50, routine is more important than … Continue reading

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