These lessons were first shared with me by my friend Lance Fry, when we were both teaching and coaching together in Virginia. Since that time, I have taught the first four to everyone that I can possibly can. I believe that when applied they can be life changing. I have added the fifth one because I think it is somehow being missed today.

Lesson 1: Life is not fair, get over it.

Lesson 2: Life is tough, be tougher.

Lesson 3: Life changes, adjust.

Lesson 4: Life is short, make it count.

Lesson 5: Life is hard, expect that and overcome.

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