by Ryan Krzykowski | Mar 8, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
So I heard this story just yesterday from a friend who helps run an organization that’s holding tryouts this week for spots on their teams. Kids from 3rd-8th grade are vying for these coveted spots, and roughly half of the players are going to end up getting cut....
by Ryan Krzykowski | Feb 22, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Sometimes it takes a while for things to sink in. And sometimes it’s easy for us to grow impatient or feel like our effort isn’t making a difference. And then sometimes we hear stories like this one. A high school Head Football Coach told me about how...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Feb 8, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
This might sound a little wacky, and if it does, try to get past the wackiness to see the greater point. But yesterday morning I met with a group of new friends who have a Thursday morning prayer group. Like many people who are sincerely trying to do what God wants...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jan 25, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
At my very first interview for a spot on a high school coaching staff, I had no idea what to expect. As a 21-year old kid, I was trying to land a position on the football staff of the crosstown rival of my alma mater. But for a Lely HS grad, the thought of working...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jan 11, 2013 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I started watching the show Parenthood on NBC because my lovely wife Erica had gotten into it. This was a couple years back, and I’m now a fan. The show can be somewhat cliche at times (as can I with my writing, I know), maybe a little bit overly dramatic as...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Dec 28, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
A few weeks back, my friend Brad told a story that made a big impression on me. He gave me permission to write about what he shared. He described how back in his years in the military, he was part of the crew on a Navy Destroyer. Brad’s job on the ship had...
