Christine RuffoloJul 11, 20163 min readDeveloping Your Own MovementAs a young athlete, I did whatever my coach told me without asking questions. I rewound video tape of Michael Jordan again and again to...
Christine RuffoloJun 26, 20164 min readMy Father’s CurseMy father takes pride in being a worker. He grew up poor in Italy and emigrated to the U.S. when he was 16. He had $20 in his pocket...
Christine RuffoloJun 14, 20163 min readLeaving HomeThere are two ways to leave something — choosing or being forced. The decision to walk away from something is based on faith and...
Christine RuffoloMay 7, 20165 min readFor My Mom, On Mother’s DayThis is an ode to mothers everywhere. Your ability to give and withstand suffering makes you the most exceptional people on earth. The...
Christine RuffoloApr 13, 20163 min readTime Constraints Kill CuriosityFor a very long time, my ability to do work was my defining feature. I needed to get stuff done to prove myself capable and worthwhile....
Christine RuffoloMar 27, 20164 min readTo the High School AthletesDear high school athletes, Sport can teach you a lot of things. It can help you understand self-belief and show you how to contribute to...
Christine RuffoloMar 13, 20162 min readThe Influence of DirtThe dirt must have confidence. It’s capable of so many things! Even if no one notices and it doesn’t look like it’s working, it gets...
Christine RuffoloJan 31, 20163 min readThe Tribal Effectfeatured photo credit: jimmy nelson, beforethey.com Humans are hard-wired for connection. Brene Brown’s fantastic work continues to dig...