I Believe

“… and I believe in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days.”

We all have seen “Bull Durham” with Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins and we all remember the iconic scene where Crash tells Annie and Nuke what he believes in. 

Crash covered a lot of ground with that speech and I am 100% in agreement with what he said.  But, there’s a bit more ground we need to cover. 

I believe in drinking my coffee to the sunrise. 

I believe, if set up correctly, the play action pass is the greatest tool in an offense. 

I believe in constant reading and learning. 

I believe a good coach can make a lifetime of differences. 

I believe the key to selling anything is listening. 

I believe in sitting on the kitchen floor after sex, naked and with blankets on. 

I believe in the moon and the stars. 

I believe the Tight End position is the best to play, watch, and coach. 

I believe the price tag doesn’t define the wine. 

I believe in making pasta on Sundays. 

I believe Jack Kerouac and Alan Watts were two of the most insightful humans ever to grace this planet.

I believe the Green Bay Packers are the greatest sports franchise of all time. 

And, I believe you can never say “I love you” enough. 

Lessons from Maverick, Goose, Rooster, Ice Man and even Bob

 

My wife and I saw "Top Gun: Maverick today (I promise...no spoilers, and we loved it).  

Little did Maverick know he wasn't just teaching the new recruits in Top Gun but he was teaching us in the audience too. 

School is in so here are my top ten lessons from the flick; 

1.) Sometimes you need to stop thinking and just do. 

2.) You have to learn to let go. 

3.) There WILL be a time for the next generation to take over. 

4.) Everyone needs a good wingman (or woman). 

5.) The impossible CAN be made possible at times.  

6.) Don't put your cellphone down on the bar. 

7.) Don't underestimate the "Bob" in your group. 

8.) Sometimes, rules are made to be broken. 

9.) You can go home again. 

10.) If you are coaching, teaching, or leading someone...show them that it CAN be done. 

And a bonus lesson...

Yes, Tom Cruise looked good reprising his role and I know he pays attention to his looks and health. 

I just had my annual physical and at the tender age of almost 55...my doc said I was in excellent shape...even better than last year, so...

Always take care of yourself. 

Always.