A look into the life of the late Sid Hartman. Studying the legacy of his influence as a sports reporter in Minneapolis. How he spent 72 years faithfully writing three columns a week until his passing at the age of 100. A look into the dynamics of compounding influence.

Justin Brown

October 13, 2020

Character, Culture, Grit, Leadership, Stay The Course

The Power of Transformational Leadership

Justin Brown

October 13, 2020

Character, Culture, Grit, Leadership, Stay The Course

Tim Corbin transformed a dormant college baseball program into a national power at Vanderbilt University. He did this by way of transformational leadership in the lives of the men he coached. A look into a few components of the dynasty that is Vanderbilt Baseball.

Justin Brown

October 6, 2020

Character, Faith, Perseverance, Stay The Course

Developing A New Relationship With Rejection

Justin Brown

October 6, 2020

Character, Faith, Perseverance, Stay The Course

A great study of the journey of author Jon Gordon. After having his book The Energy Bus rejected by over thirty publishers it went on to sell more than 2 million copies years later. Is rejection an experience to be avoided or a necessary step along the journey to being great?

Justin Brown

September 29, 2020

Character, Grit, Perseverance, Stay The Course

Do Not Despise These Small Beginnings

Justin Brown

September 29, 2020

Character, Grit, Perseverance, Stay The Course

A look into the rise of Kyle Boddy and Driveline Baseball. How Boddy went from training youth athletes to the world’s very best pitchers. A guide for working in obscurity.

Justin Brown

September 15, 2020

Grit, Leadership, Stay The Course

How To Navigate The Liminal Space

Justin Brown

September 15, 2020

Grit, Leadership, Stay The Course

In 1990 a 6’3” quarterback from Bellingham, Washington finished his standout career as the quarterback for Northeast Louisiana University. As the career leader in multiple passing categories for the Warhawks, Doug Pederson awaited for his name to be called in the National Football League draft. His name was unfortunately skipped in the draft, but he was able to sign a contract with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.

Justin Brown

September 8, 2020

Perseverance, Stay The Course

The Power of Patience

Justin Brown

September 8, 2020

Perseverance, Stay The Course

A look into the hall of fame NFL coach Tom Landry. How his career started slow and how patience can be an invaluable possession in life.

Justin Brown

August 25, 2020

Character, Doubt, Grit, Perseverance, Stay The Course

The Benefit of Being Actively Patient

Justin Brown

August 25, 2020

Character, Doubt, Grit, Perseverance, Stay The Course

A look into the career of NFL hall of Famer Kurt Warner. Taking a look at “Rags to Riches” stories with a focus on the “Rags” How to be actively patient while you wait for your opportunity.