-Isms: Views on life in Rural America

What is your why?

Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook posed the question to University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates during Saturday’s virtual ceremony.

His question got me thinking. Okay, actually his entire 11 and one-half minute address got me thinking and has been on my mind all day.

Why? Mindset makes all the difference in life. Coach Cook is successful, so why not apply his lessons?

First things first: What is my why? What’s my motivation? What inspires me - and you - to become our best versions?

Giving a voice to other people’s stories is my motivation. Integrity and character inspire m...