Category Archives: Personal Development

Dream

Posted on November 20, 2015 by willieryder

Dream A dreamer must take action if they want what they imagine to become a reality. We all have the potential and ability to create the life we dream of having. We just have to be willing to do what … Continue reading →

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Prepare How You Plan To Perform

Posted on June 9, 2014 by willieryder

I believe how we prepare for something will determine how we will perform at it. A few years ago I decided I wanted to run a Half Marathon.  Since I had only been running 3 to 5 miles at a time the previous … Continue reading →

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I Have No Excuse Not To Run

Posted on August 5, 2012 by willieryder

Last weekend I was at my son’s basketball game when a good friend asked me about my running. “Hey Willie, how are you doing today” he asked. “Great Coach Mac!  It’s Saturday!  How are you” I responded. “I am great also!  … Continue reading →

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150 By 50

Posted on August 3, 2012 by willieryder

When the August 2012 edition of Runner’s World magazine came in the mail about a month ago I noticed at the top it said “Half-Marathon Special.”  This got my attention because I had just run my first half marathon back in February and … Continue reading →

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Our Children Are Always Watching, Listening, And Learning

Posted on July 4, 2012 by willieryder

I was on my way home from work when my wife called to share some good news with me. “Alex got her Senior Yearbook today at school.  I can’t wait until you see it.  The section containing the pictures of her that we sent … Continue reading →

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Make The Choice To Act On Your Ideas

Posted on April 8, 2012 by willieryder

We spend a lot of time in our own thoughts.  Always thinking about all the different things going on in our lives and around us.  What happened in the past, what we think the future may hold, all the different challenges … Continue reading →

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Stay True To Who You Are

Posted on February 22, 2012 by willieryder

This past weekend I ran my first half marathon.  I had worked hard to prepare the past few months and felt both physically and mentally ready to run the 13.1 miles.  There were some things I was not prepared for … Continue reading →

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To Dream or not to Dream

Posted on January 27, 2012 by willieryder

A few months ago I was having a conversation with my daughter about the different colleges she is interested in attending.  She is currently in her senior year of high school and was getting ready to start applying for early acceptance. During the conversation she let … Continue reading →

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Youth Basketball – Competing In Order To Improve

Posted on December 1, 2011 by willieryder

WOW!!!  What a great game.  Both teams were pretty evenly matched, it was fast paced, and competitive.  It was hard to believe the kids were only 8 to 10 years old.  Some of them had obviously been playing basketball since a very early … Continue reading →

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Finding Ways To Create Positive Memories With Our Children

Posted on November 19, 2011 by willieryder

This past Friday the latest movie in the Twilight series “Breaking Dawn” was released to theaters.  Like all of the others the first showing was the night before at 12:01 AM.  That is the time I like to go and see … Continue reading →

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