By Rusty Potter Life, much like a game of checkers, requires strategy, planning, and anticipation. I learned this valuable lesson from my dad Mr. Earnest Potter. He was the best player I’ve known, always thinking three to four moves ahead.…
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A strategy to win
By Rusty Potter Sugar Ray Robinson, one of the greatest boxers of all time, once said, “ To be a champion, you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” These words hold a powerful truth that applies to…
Let it roll
By Rusty Potter Life is full of challenges, frustrations, and unexpected setbacks. It’s easy to get caught up in these moments and become stressed, or even mad as a wet hen. But what if we approached these challenges with the…
Push yourself forward
By Rusty Potter Picture this: You’re driving down the road, everything is going smoothly, and your car suddenly breaks down. You pull over to the side of the road, stuck in the middle of nowhere. You sit in your car…
Crabs in a bucket
By Rusty Potter In life, we often find ourselves surrounded by people who, much like crabs in a bucket, can lift or pull us back down. The “crabs in a bucket “ mentality reflects a mindset where individuals, instead of…
Begin with what you have
By Rusty Potter It’s easy to be amazed when we see Simone Biles soaring through the air, LeBron James dunking the ball with authority, or Stephen Curry weaving through defenders at the Paris Olympic Games. These athletes show us the…
Aim for the gold
By Rusty Potter As we watch the incredible feats of athleticism and determination at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, it is difficult not to draw a comparison between the pursuit of gold medals and our journeys in life These athletes…