Welcome to Da Coach's Corner for May 2025!

The purpose is to inform, inspire and have a little fun along the way.

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The Start of Our Democracy The Revolutionary War began the night of April 18th, 1775. That's when Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn colonists "the British are coming." This led to the first Lexington & Concord skirmishes -- the rest is history. 🇺🇸

Moment of Silence Please R.I.P. Pope Francis, the first Pope from Latin America. Francis had a 12-year tenure in which he was known for his active faith in helping the poor, emphasizing unity, decrying climate change and pursuing social justice. 🙏

Rolling In Dough For the first time, the White House Easter Egg Roll sold corporate sponsorships to the event for as much as $200,000 a pop. A number of high tech companies participated, including Meta, Amazon and YouTube, with proceeds going to the White House Historical Association. For that kind of money, I wonder if the sponsors can resell some of those 30,000 rolled eggs to recoup their losses? 😎

First Place for Now The Cubs ended April in first place in the NL Central which should keep them in headline contention with Da Bearz. GM Ryan Poles and new head coach Ben Johnson drafted and signed a bunch of new talent so the excitement is off the charts like it's '85 again. 40 years is about time for another Super Bowl win! 🏈

War, Continued Israel 🇮🇱 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 continue their battles to establish peace in their countries. Global democracy is at stake here -- it matters to all of us. For humanitarian aid you can donate to the neutral International Red Cross here. ❤️

Book Recommendations I read 50+ non-fiction books a year -- it's where I find ideas to help my clients grow their business. Below are the ones I read this past month.

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America Relive the heroic courage of Paul Revere in warning the Minutemen to defend against the oncoming Redcoats.

Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer How does an immigrant Jew in blackface manage to capture the struggle between old world tradition and American assimilation? It's all here in Al Jolson's rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Fearless and Free: A Memoir And how does a poor black girl from St. Louis become an international superstar in the 1920's in Paris? Meet the amazing Josephine Baker!

Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience If you need to persuade people, here's a primer on how to do it from Barack Obama's speechwriter.

Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being Here's a detailed game plan that can lead you to better overall wellness and life satisfaction.

Eat What You Kill: Becoming a Sales Carnivore A meaty (pun intended) book that covers everything on selling: Attitude, prospecting, presenting, closing and more.

Financial Advisors I coach Financial Advisors around the country to help them grow their clientele. I always want to meet FA's, branch managers and/or fund wholesalers anywhere in the US. Your introductions are greatly appreciated. 

Audio Recommendation Want great ideas from Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins and other personal development superstars? You can always go to Nightingale.com for hundreds of hours of motivational/inspirational/educational audios to help you stay on track with success.

Contribution  There are lots of ways you can "Pay It Forward" for good karma. If you want to contribute to a military veteran's transition to a civilian job like I do, sign on as a mentor with ACP American Corporate Partners Mentoring Program. Also, the American Red Cross will always welcome you to donate blood. 👍

Healing Thoughts If you would be so kind, please take a moment to send healing energy as I do daily to individuals you know who have serious health challenges or are dealing with difficult circumstances. Every positive thought helps, thanks. 🙏