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Small Simple StepsGustie Freshmen BasketballOur 2021/22 incoming freshmen class are in class, working out, and navigating a new stage of their life. We most likely will have 18 first year student/athletes lace up their shoes for our first practice on October 15th, and here are a few of them and their initial thoughts about Gustavus.
2021-09-2038 min
Small Simple StepsBlake Stelzer - "Are You Interested in Success or Are You Committed?"Success does not happen over night. Blake was once an undersized athlete without goals. He was cut from his 9th grade basketball team. Rather than completely giving up he channeled his energy towards becoming a baseball player. He found limited success until he took ownership in his development. He created a plan on an spreadsheet and completely committed himself to it. His limitations became his strengths until two arm injuries derailed him. He continued to believe in himself and after two years of rehab he recovered and not only can he now throw in the 90's but this past summer...
2020-09-0436 minSmall Simple StepsWill Howieson - Life is an Adventure. Don't be AfraidWill Howieson is only 28 years old but has packed many experiences into his life so far! He has graduated from college, taught and coached, graduated from law school and made time to travel to 40 states. One of his goals is to run one marathon in each of our 50 states in his lifetime. He is already at ten.
2020-08-2826 minSmall Simple StepsJeff Gullord - How Do You Run 100 Marathons? One at a TimeJeff Gullord is a high school classmate of mine. He is a retired teacher and coach and has currently run 98 marathons in his lifetime. He talks about how he set a goal to run 100 marathons back in the early 1980's, and despite a few injuries he has persevered and will accomplish his goal in 2021. He has run marathons in many states and qualified for the Boston Marathon several times. He has even run a few 50 mile races. His experiences have been amazing!
2020-07-1624 minSmall Simple StepsKraig Ulveling: Involvement in Sports Builds Life LessonsLong-time coach and friend Kraig Ulveling discusses five ways student/athletes gain life lessons that help them become prepared to face life challenges.
2020-07-1331 minSmall Simple StepsSteve Rajewsky Weighs in on Diversity and Importance to Not JudgeSteve Rajewsky is a hometown Blue Earth Area grad and through hard work has become a highly successful track coach at the University of Michigan! He weighs in on George Floyd, who recently died in the hands of a police officer. As a result, our state and even our country has spun out of control. Steve talks about the importance of change and to not judge because of race.
2020-06-0225 minSmall Simple StepsChris Vanderhyde - Leaving a Legacy Can Be Positive or NegativeChris Vanderhyde (The Man) has won multiple state championships as a varsity basketball coach but his legacy he is creating has more to do with helping develop young people to become positive and successful people in life. Chris is insightful with the idea that each and everyday we create our legacy and it can be either positive or negative.
2020-05-2915 minSmall Simple StepsJustin Degrood - "Be a Fountain Not a Drain"Justin Degrood is the head assistant men's basketball coach at Gustavus College and I'm proud to say my friend. In this podcast he gives us insight on how he bescame such a hard worker, his keys to building relationships with people, and how he approaches life as a fountain, not a drain.
2020-05-2710 minSmall Simple StepsBe Who You Is, Not Who You AintAllow yourself to be vulnerable. Failure is okay. We all will fail.
2020-05-2604 minSmall Simple StepsThe Grass is Green, The Sky is Blue, It's a Great Day to Be AliveWe can choose the be positive.
2020-05-2204 minSmall Simple StepsDrive Your Own BusThe only person you have control over in life is yourself. Be who you want to be.
2020-05-2103 min2020-05-2006 minSmall Simple StepsDon't Let Pain Stop YouI have had a few days of some physical pain that has stopped me in my tracks. Today is slightly better and tomorrow I will make yet another small step forward. You cannot change yesterday so don't have a pity party! That is what today's episode is about!
2020-05-1505 minSmall Simple StepsStart Your Day by Making Your BedBegin each day by making your bed. It will start your day with a successful task. Get out of your comfort zone and do good things that give others hope that our world is changing for the better.
2020-05-1107 minSmall Simple StepsSavor The Things That Don't LastThere are things in our life that are only here for a short period of time and they just might be special because they don't last. Savor the little things.
2020-05-0805 minSmall Simple StepsGrowth Mindset vs. Fixed MindsetToday's episode is about how important it is to believe you have the ability to do something and not be afraid to make mistakes along the way.
2020-05-0707 minSmall Simple StepsLive in Grace - Walk in LoveToday I read an excerpt from a book of 365 short meditations. The book is called Live in Grace, Walk in Love by Bob Goff.
2020-05-0604 minSmall Simple StepsLife is Good When You Make Others HappyPeople who believe a key to life is to make others happy will have a life full of happiness.
2020-05-0505 minSmall Simple StepsWhat is in a NicknameIf you were a guy and grew up in Frost you had a nickname. Here is a list of real nicknames of people 50 years ago.
2020-05-0407 minSmall Simple StepsAccountabilityThis episode is all about putting yourself out there by sharing your goals with others. You are more inclined to stick with it because you have shared your purpose with another person.
2020-05-0103 minSmall Simple StepsSeek to Understand Before Being UnderstoodThe life of a young boy is a struggle but if we make small simple steps with him we can help him
2020-04-3007 minSmall Simple StepsAre You a Part of the Problem or the Solution?We do not have control over everything in life and we cannot worry about that. However, we do have control over how we respond to what happens in life and that reveals who we are.
2020-04-2906 min2020-04-2800 minSmall Simple StepsLife is a JourneyWe are who we are because of what we do each day. Life is not an event.
2020-04-2806 minSmall Simple StepsJust Start Digging!How does anyone ever think they can do something others don't do? Decide to attempt it and just start with Small Simple Steps!
2020-04-2706 minSmall Simple StepsResiliencyResiliency is a trait we are not born with but one that can be built over time.
2020-04-2403 minSmall Simple StepsKindness 101Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman is a show everyone should watch on Facebook.
2020-04-2302 minSmall Simple StepsThe Big HuntToday's episode is a little different because it is about a success story. Have a mentor, believe in yourself, and Never Give Up!
2020-04-2207 minSmall Simple StepsA Trip to the CemeteryThese are things I heard Bob say about his grandkids yesterday.
2020-04-2004 minSmall Simple StepsWin the DayDon't get tripped up by a molehill. Stay present because that is about all you can control.
2020-04-1703 minSmall Simple StepsReach OutIt's good for all of us to get out of our comfort zone and think of others.
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