Andre J. Carter

Category: Thoughts

  • Change Direction

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    “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” – Lao Tzu

  • Similar Repercussions?

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    I watched the video of the Florida State football player getting into an altercation with a female at a bar and it has me wondering two things. The first is how much trouble is he going to get in. He’s been dismissed from the team, which I assume means he has lost or will lose…

  • Time Attention Love Concern

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    “The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention, your love, your concern.”

  • World Cup Champions

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    Congratulations to the United States Women’s National Team for winning the World Cup last night. It’s the teams 3rd title, going along with 1991 and 1999, making them the only team with 3 titles. The US team beat defending World Cup champion Japan 5-2 after jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first 16…

  • The Best Kindergarten You’ve Ever Seen by Takaharu Tezuka

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    Takaharu Tezuka presented The Best Kindergarten You’ve Ever Seen as a TED Talk.

  • Freedom to Make Mistakes

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    “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.” – Mahatma Gandhi

  • London Legacy

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    I took my first trip to London last week. The trip was for the Legacy Cheer & Dance “Live Your Legacy” event in Olympic Park. After some flight delays I got there Thursday afternoon and went to dinner with Aly, Andrea, Chad, Kahuna, and the kids. Dinner was at Petrus, which is a Gordon Ramsey…

  • Success Without Happiness

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    “When all is said and done, success without happiness is the worst kind of failure.” – Louis Binstock

  • Body Mass Index

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    Last month I went to the doctor and he said I’m obese according to the BMI. Not only obese, but around 60 pounds away from optimal and 20 pounds away from just being overweight. I’m well aware I’m no longer in the shape I was in the last time I competed, but needing to lose…

  • Clear Vision

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    “Sometimes, our vision clears only after our eyes are washed with tears. Sometimes, we have to be broken so we can be whole again.”

  • The Summer of Weddings

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    I’m not talking about this summer, I’m talking about next. Now that the Supreme Court has made gay marriage legal across the entire United States I expect next summer to be full of weddings of friends that have been waiting on this decision. So many are ready to have the opportunity to legally share the…

  • Mirrors & Windows

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    “Don’t point out other peoples flaws, because you’re not perfect; you have to look in the mirror, before you can look out the window.”

  • Generate Enthusiasm

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    “A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.” – Mary Kay Ash

  • JAM U in Louisville

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    Last weekend I went to Louisville to credential at JAM U. I didn’t get to hear many people speak, but enjoyed listening to those I had the chance to. Those were Sydney McBride talking about giving your gym an identity, Tom Stec regarding what you are doing wrong from a judge’s perspective, Jessica Legette and…

  • 5 Ways to Kill Your Dreams by Bel Pesce

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    Bel Pesce presented 5 Ways to Kill Your Dreams as a TED Talk.

  • “Hell Yes” or “No”

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    While listening to a show the other day, one of the guest said something about trying to move to a “Hell Yes” or “No” philosophy. This means if you are trying to figure out whether or not to do something and the answer is not a clear “Hell Yes” you should pass on it. Do…

  • Look Afresh

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    “To think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted.” – George Kneller

  • Food and Friends

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    This weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying meals with several friends, old and new. Taking the opportunity to catch up with, get to know, or better get to know people is such a great experience and I enjoy these moments so much more now than I did in the past. Getting a large bone-in…

  • Happiness of Pursuit

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    “It is not in the pursuit of happiness that we find fulfillment, it is in the happiness of pursuit.” – Denis Waitley

  • Effort on Control

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    “Focus all your effort on what is in your power to control.” – John Wooden

  • USASF Chicago

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    I was in Chicago last weekend for the USASF Regional Meeting. Based on the pictures I took it appears all I did was eat and listen to Brett talk. I had my first meal from Al’s Beef, but didn’t get a picture of the deep dish pizza from Gino’s East. I was pleased with the…

  • See the World

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    “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”

  • The Finals are Over

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    Monday night the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup Finals and last night the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals. Congratulations to both of them for the accomplishment. Both won in Game 6, Chicago at home and Golden State on the road. Chicago’s win was their 3rd in 6 years and has people throwing…

  • Arrogance & Confidence

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    “Arrogance requires advertising. Confidence speaks for itself.” – Mike Krzyzewski

  • A Tale of Two Americas and the Mini-Mart Where They Collided by Anand Giridharadas

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    Anand Giridharadas presented A Tale of Two Americas and the Mini-Mart Where They Collided as a TED Talk.