Category: Path to Future

My job and career path to Denver

How Much of a Gamble Was It?”

“In 1986, I took a job 983 miles (14 hours) away from my home in Wilmington, Illinois without knowing exactly what the job of assistant to the president entailed. This is not to say that job expectations anywhere precisely represent reality as you later understand. But it is not an understatement to say that the … Continue reading How Much of a Gamble Was It?” →

Coaching with Gordie: A Path to All Paths

"What we have learned from our teachers is far more important than their physical presence. Our teachers have transmitted to us the fruit of all their wisdom and experience." Thich Nhat Hanh Thousands of athletes have had the opportunity to be coached by Gordon Gillespie. Arguably the most outstanding coach that the country has ever seen, … Continue reading Coaching with Gordie: A Path to All Paths →

Coaching at Lewis: “Paving People Paths” via Intramurals

“Paving People Paths” is a term that can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. It represents my early truck driving days hauling materials for paving roads and highways. Providing transportation pathways in our country. “Paving paths” can also mean to assist and guide people to successfully determine their own best roads to the future through … Continue reading Coaching at Lewis: “Paving People Paths” via Intramurals →

“Grounded in the Grit and Guts of Life”

Trucking to Teaching “Paving People Paths” is a term that can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. It represents my early truck driving days hauling materials for paving roads and highways. Providing transportation pathways in our country. “Paving paths” can also mean to assist and guide people to successfully determine their own best roads to … Continue reading “Grounded in the Grit and Guts of Life” →

Trucking and Teaching: Paving People Paths

Spending a considerable part of my early life in a truck cab gave me a perspective that was vastly different than most of my colleagues in education. Professional educators like faculty and administrators live in an antiseptic, intellectual environment absent physical labor and grungy human sweat. Dust builds on bookshelves while brains give birth to … Continue reading Trucking and Teaching: Paving People Paths →

“If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.”

(Billy Idol) Grandson asks: “Why did you choose to move to Denver after living in Illinois your whole life?”  Dear Evan: You, along with many of your cousins between the ages of 20 - 26, already know how difficult it is to decide on the right career and job after college. On the one hand, being … Continue reading “If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.” →

“Don’t Be a Squirrel.” Grandpa Talks Careers

Grandchild asks: “What would be your advice for people in their early twenties who aren't sure of their career path? Did decisions surrounding your career become clearer with age?”  Dear grandkids: Many of you are between 19 – 25 years of age, have either completed or are in college, and believe that decisions must be … Continue reading “Don’t Be a Squirrel.” Grandpa Talks Careers →

Starting a New School: Roncalli of Aurora

“I rarely end up where I was intending to go, but often I end up somewhere I needed to be.” ― Douglas Adams,  Starting and being a part of a new situation has been nothing new to me. After my sophomore year at Lewis, I was introduced in 1960 to new sponsorship of Lewis College whereby … Continue reading Starting a New School: Roncalli of Aurora →

Moving to Colorado: How a Decision was Made

“If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.” Billy Idol A move, no matter the distance, is artless once the decision is made.  The hard part is actually arriving at the decision. I used to think that, for my parents, it should have been fairly easy to move from Walker Street … Continue reading Moving to Colorado: How a Decision was Made →