Are you going to be successful? Are you going to reach your potential? Well, that DEPENDS! It depends on what you depend on.

240 years ago (and a few months), our country was founded on the premise that we were no longer subject to the rule of the King George III of England and his imposing rules and expectations. The 13 colonies broke away from those expectations that were holding them back, keeping them from reaching their potential and their goals.

This was a dangerous step to take. This bold statement that listed all the grievances against the king basically signed the warrant for their death, at least as far as the king was concerned. Yes, it was dangerous, but it was also the path to achievement, success and happiness.

Nearly 200 years later, the most famous American Runner, Steve Prefontaine, took similar measures against the governing body of Track and Field in this country. He defiantly stood up to the powers that be, those that were setting unruly rules. It was dangerous, but it finally allowed USA Track and Field Athletes to make a living.

So here is our statement, not of Independence, but of DEPENDENCE! This is our breaking away from the "rule(s) of mediocrity" and bonding towards each other as we pursue our success. This season, we will look at what we should or should not depend on in order to get to where we want to or need to be!