Tip of the Week

The only thing more shameful than the Pentagon paying the NFL millions of dollars to put on patriotic events at football games is the NFL accepting the money. This is so shameful that it is hard to know where to begin. Did the owners know this? Did they really need the money? Why was this…

In talking about some of the racial challenges in Cleveland LeBron James recognized some of the opportunities that sports provide. He said: “Sports in general, no matter what city it is, something that’s going through a city that’s very dramatic, traumatizing or anything of that case, I think sports is one of the biggest healers…

The Code says, “I will take responsibility and appropriate actions when I fail…” There is no question that cheating occurred: 11 out of 12 footballs were deflated. Why not all 12? Because the kickers like their ball fully inflated. There is no question among reasonable people that Brady knew what happened – any good middle…

A few days ago a mail carrier landed his gyrocopter on Capitol lawn in Washington to “deliver some letters” to members of Congress. His letters had to do with his view of the need for campaign finance reform. However, it is against the law to fly any sort of plane in the restricted airspace around…

Jordan Spieth has been garnering lots of praise this week for two reasons: first, because of his performance at the Masters, but equally for his performance as a person. One of the things we noticed was when his final round opponent, Justin Rose, had a difficult shot, and made a brilliant one, Jordan looked at…

Starbucks has announced that it will pay the college tuition of its employees. How is this like the Code? The Code says, “I will put team goals ahead of personal goals.” What is Starbucks’ “personal” goal as a business? It is to make money. But, Starbucks is not just coffee beans or executives; it is…

As we approach Passover and Easter, it is good to reflect on the relationship between religion and the Code for Living. Our personal faith unites us to the One we perceive as God, and strengthens us to follow the moral purposes of our God. As our teams become more diverse, ABW seeks to strengthen everyone…

Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she had surgery to remove some of her reproductive organs since she was at risk of developing cancer came as a surprise to most of us. Is this particular action reflected in the Code?   The Code says, “I will… be a positive influence in my community and world.” There are many…

Kentucky is the focus of the NCAA tournament this year. Coach Calipari has been most successful in recruiting high school basketball players – primarily, it seems because of the assurance they will be able to play one year for him and then move on to the NBA. Is that okay? Pat Summitt, one of the…