Monthly Archives: January 2019

One Superintendent sees the squalor of his surroundings; another sees the richness of his life. (1/11/19)

A young Superintendent wears himself out to gain money, but a wise one has the wisdom to employ restraint;  I say it again, a young Superintendent wears himself out to impress others, but a wise one has the wisdom to … Continue reading →

Many people are enthralled with the idea of being thin; a golf course superintendent dreads it. (1/9/19)

A special golf course lies on a special property, but a special property does not make a special golf course; a special golfer has a special mind, but a special mind does not make a special golfer. (1/8/19)

If you give a simple Superintendent nothing to do, he will likely live a joyful and contented life; if you give a creative one nothing to do, he might change the world.  (1/7/19)

A young Superintendent looks into the woods and finds weakness in his lack of confidence; an old one looks at nature and finds encouragement in his doubt. (1/6/19)  

A thoughtful Superintendent gives gifts to his friends to strengthen relationships; a wise one gives gifts to his friend’s children to endear hearts. (1/5/19)   [Thanks Beth and Canada]

A young Superintendent wonders about the price he will pay, but an old one knows the pain; I say it again, a young Superintendent wonders about the excitement he will experience, but an old one knows the joy. (1/4/18)  

A Superintendent who listens to lies heaps misery on his course. (12/3/19)

A Superintendent who believes in himself and one who believes in others have two things in common:  1) they are susceptible to falter because of their beliefs, and 2) they have more joy than a man who believes in no … Continue reading →