We were already down by multiple touchdowns, and things weren’t looking much better. One of my players had just gotten beat on a reverse—he bit hard on the fake. So I pulled him aside and gave him a simple coaching point: “Stay home.” He did. Literally. Watched the whole play unfold like he’d bought a ticket.

That moment taught me something I’ve never forgotten: If you’re not clear with your purpose, don’t be surprised when people take you literally—and miss what you meant entirely.

In this episode, we talk about the power of being steady in the swirl—how parenting, marriage, and leadership don’t come with timeouts for clarification. You can’t control the storm, the socks, or where your kid left their homework this time. But you can control yourself. And that? That’s real strength.

From the football field to the front hallway, this is a reminder that showing up with purpose beats showing off with power—every time.