Category Archives: The School of Life

Go and Live Your Best Life Today

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

A year ago my son Benjamin wrote the following poem. This wasn’t at school nor was it for an assignment. While in our hotel in NYC, he grabbed a scratchpad and jotted this down in a matter of minutes. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Pizza and French Fry Test

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

A few days before arriving here in Copper Mountain, Colorado for our Spring Break ski trip, I asked my sixteen year old son if he thought he still remembered all of his skills. “It’s been five years Ben,” I said. … Continue reading →

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Corporate ADD (Attention Divided Dilemma)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

In walked a father and his two young sons, dressed formally for a boys night out in Paris on New Year’s Eve. You could see the sense of pride in the eyes of the youths, most likely eight and twelve … Continue reading →

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Locking in Your Passion

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

Thousands of locks line the rails of the Pont des Arts near the Louvre in Paris. For those who haven’t heard of it, here’s the story. A couple writes their names on a padlock and locks it onto the bridge. … Continue reading →

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Your Attitude Is Your Own Darn Fault

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

Take a moment and see things through the eyes of a child, especially during this holiday season. Anticipation and excitement fill her entire being as she thinks about all of the possibilities that Christmas day will hold. Even when family … Continue reading →

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Injustice

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

Grace McDonnell, 7, was one of the children whose life was taken in the senseless and inexplicable violence last Friday. The injustice of this act is beyond my comprehension, and leaves me feeling powerless, angry, sad, and baffled all at … Continue reading →

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Leading With Child’s Eyes

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

Children view the world through eyes that see everything as fresh and new. Their sense of wonder captures their attention and captivates their spirit, allowing them to see the possibilities in all things. As a result, children view the world … Continue reading →

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WUI (Working Under the Influence)

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

Like a drunk on a bender, the driver in the truck ahead of me this morning was swerving as he buried his head in his smartphone. It was a classic case study in the dangers of distraction and why this … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Popeye

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

“I yam what I yam and that’s all that I yam,” said Popeye in every episode of the iconic comic strip of the same name. It appeared that Popeye had healthy self-esteem and a clear image of who he was … Continue reading →

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The Awful and Awesome of Issac

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Scott Wintrip, PCC

This morning I awoke to learn that Tropical Storm Issac had knocked out power at home and the office. For a storm so feared by many and covered so thoroughly by the media, this result was a minor inconvenience. In … Continue reading →

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