Bullseye Reflections

  It is rare to see a "passing of the torch" moment that feels less like a displacement and more like a shared victory. The narrative surrounding  Chloe Kim and Gaon Choi at Milano Cortina 2026 isn't just sports history; it’s a blueprint for the "Selfless Mentor" archetype and I believe can have a direct correlation to parenting with integrity and intentionality. The story of Chloe Kim and Gaon Choi is a testament to the power of mentorship and mutual respect in the world of elite sports. Chloe Kim, already a celebrated Olympic champion, recognized the burgeoning talent in Gaon Choi and chose to invest in her growth rather than guard her own position. Instead of rivalry, their relationship blossomed into one where Chloe openly shared her expertise, strategy, and mental approach, empowering Gaon to reach new heights. At the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, their dynamic became a living illustration of the "Selfless Mentor" archetype. When Gaon Choi emer...

I reread this book because of current circumstances in the United States, and I strongly recommend it. While my experiences, and most individuals in America, are nothing like what Viktor Frankl survived in Auschwitz , his insights as a concentration camp survivor are valuable for guiding our decisions today. A pertinent excerpt from Viktor Frankl's book MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING   (Please Note: In this excerpt I have inserted the word 'human' when he used the word 'man'.)      A human being is not one thing among others; things  determine each other, but humans are ultimately self-determining.  What we become- within the limits of endowment and environment- we make for ourselves. In the concentration camps, for example, in this living laboratory and on this testing ground, we watched and witnessed some of our comrades behave like swine while others behaved like saints.  Humans have both potentialities within themselves; which one is actuali...

Recent protests against ICE in Minneapolis echo aspects of the colonial resistance in Boston before the American Revolution. In both cases, government authorities—whether British soldiers in the eighteenth century or federal immigration enforcement agents today—became highly visible symbols of unpopular policies. Protesters in Minneapolis have gathered to voice opposition to ICE's actions, sometimes resulting in tense confrontations with law enforcement. Similarly, colonists in Boston protested the presence and actions of the 'redcoats,' culminating in clashes that escalated into violence, most notably the Boston Massacre. The historical Boston protests eventually led to deadly violence, and we are seeing the same with the Minneapolis protests.  Both movements reflect deep public frustration with perceived injustices and highlight how the presence of government agents can intensify conflict and galvanize opposition. The comparison underscores how protest movements, past a...