The Art of Achieving: Coaching for Families, Parents, and Teens.

The Journey

From searching for direction to helping families transform their lives

My journey in achievement began in 1997 when I formed my first goal group.

At the time, I was searching for direction. After dropping out of high school, much of my early adult life was spent drifting without a clear path forward. I knew something had to change.

That first goal group changed everything.

Through the discipline of setting goals and holding myself accountable,

I achieved one of my early dreams.

But the greatest discovery was realizing that my true calling was helping others unlock their potential.

That realization eventually led me back to school, where I went from high school dropout to earning a Master’s Degree in Education and Learning and becoming a high school teacher.

From Student to Teacher

As a teacher, I brought the same principles that transformed my life into the classroom.

I introduced students to what I call The Art of Achieving—a practical system for setting goals, building discipline, and learning how to learn.

I have guided students who were not on track to graduate into goal groups that helped them reach graduation.

I have mentored foster youth who are now pursuing college degrees and careers in social work.

Again and again, I have seen students who once believed they could not succeed discover that they could.

The results have been powerful.

A Life-Changing Chapter

In 2011, I began another life-changing chapter when I signed up to become a foster parent.

My very first placement became my forever family.

My daughter came to me at age five after experiencing extreme trauma.

She was understandably angry and defiant, and school was more than a challenge—it was a daily struggle.

Helping her succeed required me to return once again to the same principles that had transformed my own life.

Through years of difficult but deeply transformative work, we applied those principles together.

The result was extraordinary.

She graduated with honors and is now in her second year of college, setting her own goals and using the same tools we learned together to achieve them.

This experience also showed me how powerful these principles can be for parents and families.

Especially those trying to guide struggling children toward confidence, responsibility, and success.

What I Do Today

Today, I am known for helping underachievers become achievers.

I show people who doubt themselves how to build the habits, mindset, and structure needed to succeed.

I also work with parents and families who want practical tools to help their children develop direction, discipline, and belief in themselves.

My own journey, from high school dropout to educator, mentor, and father, has prepared me for my most ambitious mission yet:

Helping others master the art of achieving their goals and building the life they truly want.