Thursday, January 30, 2014

Happy 1st Birthday!



We are big on family! Our families help share who we are and who we will become. Your family can be the your are related too genetically, or they can be the people closest to you. The people you trust. The people who's opinions you value most. These are the people we celebrate with during the good times and offer our support to when times aren't so good.

This month we celebrate the birth of Frank's first child Elijah. Elijah turns 1 today. His parents Frank and Kelly couldn't be prouder. There goal is to teach their little man how to do BAD Things by connecting with BAD people he will call family.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

How BAD do you want it?


How BAD do you want it? 
(A Goal is Dream with a Plan)

Dreams don’t just happen. You must want them to happen. "How BAD do you want it? The question implies that there is a price to be paid for whatever you want out of life.  It means, “What are we willing to give up, sacrifice, change, alter and transform.”  It also means, “How willing are you to achieve, perform, accomplish,complete, attain and realize.”  Whether it is a person, place, thing or idea, success comes with a price. Success is the achievement of a dream. The final questions is... How BAD do you want it?

Are you ready to Build And Develop your dreams in 2014? Then we have one question for you...


Whatcha gonna do about it? (Read below)

Write down something you have constantly talked about doing, but never done?


How does it make you feel not to do what you said?


Do you believe you will ever do “it”? How BAD do you want “it?”


What will you do this week to make “it” happen? What is your plan?















Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Slice

Every Quarter we produce a newsletter to give you a little slice of what's going on in our lives. It will also give  you a few ideas on what you can do live a BAD life and DO BAD Things.

Here is the first copy of "The Slice" for 2014. Enjoy

The Slice "Winter 2014"

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

OK sits the Bench...

“OK Sits the Bench…”

My daughter Gloria and my son Michael were both fortunate enough to make their respective junior high basketball teams.  As a former player, it was great to see them enjoy the game and have the responsibility of representing their school through sports. However, growing up in the “selfie taking, look at me, I’m awesome” generation, they received a bit of a rude awakening.  They made the team, but they were relegated to the bench.  At times they seemed to have been permanently stuck there. I know the feeling. In High School, I played left bench, right bench and middle bench. I did it quite well. They began to get frustrated at the lack of playing time because they felt they had done all the right things during practice and off the court. They felt left behind.

When I asked them to give me a realistic assessment of their skills, they both said they were “OK.” Proud that they could recognize their situations at a young age, I merely said to them, “OK sits the bench.” “Good gets off the bench.” “Great plays the game.” They were getting frustrated because they were. expecting a “good” amount of playing time for “OK” skill.  When the opportunity was available, they had not prepared themselves sufficiently for success. While others were working on their shot, or dribbling, or defense, my children made other choices.

Preparation is the first step to achieving. The apple farmer can't embark on the journey to grow apples without a plan. She can't engage without the right tools. She can't excel without the right elements in place. She may have soil, but if she does not plow it will not be ready to receive seed. If she does not gather the fertilizer, the seed may not grow. If she does not have a storage barn, she cannot receive the harvest. Without preparation there is no success.

As we begin the first part of the year, are we taking a realistic look at our situations? Are we thinking we are awesome when we know that we are just OK. Understanding our current positions allows us to properly plan and prepare for our next growth. You see, being ok is just the beginning. Building and Developing means that we are striving daily to become better.

Are you still sitting on the bench? Are you tired of riding the pine? Are you ready to get into the game? Then it is time to put your plan together, take the little actions steps necessary for growth, and move down the court. “OK sits the bench.” “Good gets off the bench.” “Great plays the game.” Victory tastes sweet, because preparation takes time.
                                                                         
Rodger