Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.
Author: stsampson
Writer, husband, father, drummer, and would-be wise old wizard--not necessarily in that order. Also Head of Communications at Arabella Advisors.
Dance On, New Adult
Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.
Don’t Expect Laundry Service
One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.
If You Want to Be a Hero, Just Try
It's a simple lesson, really, taught by parents, teachers, coaches, and the history of western literature alike.
To Build a Bonfire
Thirty years ago, I got lost in the wilderness--and found a feeling I've never forgotten.
Holding On and Letting Go
I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.
Who Cares What People Think?
The truth is, all of us do. But a better question is: whose opinions really matter? And about what?
Mr. Know-it-All
Twenty years ago, I learned how little I really know--through a chance encounter outside a library with perhaps the smartest man I've ever met.
4 Things that Can’t Be Counted
What gets measured gets done. But what can't be measured may be more important.
4 Final Pointers from Coach Steve
I'm not really a coach anymore. But I hope my former players will follow these words of advice.
