Tag Archives: Michael Jordan

On sports prowess and worthless skills

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Christopher Cudworth

At the age of nine years old, I was a big fan of Pistol Pete Maravich, the basketball great who essentially invented the modern game in all its flashy play. While Maravich was a sensation, his talent with a basketball … Continue reading →

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Self-medicating is not the way to go

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Christopher Cudworth

There are plenty of habits than can turn into addictions. For example, food is meant to be a form of sustenance, but in many ways it is also a source of comfort. That’s why it is possible to fall into … Continue reading →

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Holding on and letting go

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

We’re all familiar with athletes who used some wrong done against them as motivation to excel. Michael Jordan was cut from the high school basketball team. That early slight drove him to become the greatest player the world has ever seen. … Continue reading →

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Taking back my legs

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Christopher Cudworth

wear running shorts that bottom out 4″ above my knees. But I admit that I’m conflicted by that. When I run past a window and see those long shorts in the window, I feel like I look slow. Like a jogger, not a racer. Continue reading →

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The mercies of getting cut

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth The world of sports can be merciless. In some programs, you either make the team or get cut. Getting cut used to be a method of sending a signal to kids that they had to either work … Continue reading →

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