‘My son passed away four years ago and you made me realize since that time I’ve made myself depressed. Thank you for making me see I need to change my attitude to change my life.’

Then, I was the one being moved. It was evident I was able to jumpstart a complete stranger onto a better path toward her personal happiness. Although I addressed a group of 20, she alone was reason enough for me to be there that day. Perhaps, we were destined to impact each other’s worlds in the alleys. Beyond the blessing of that day, it validated that my “10 Frames to Get Your Life on a Roll” can make a positive impact on someone’s outlook; and life. Denise, thank you for inspiring me to get my life on a roll too!

A few days after that team building event I received an email from Nancy, the Director of Nursing. Nancy wrote,

‘Bob, Thank you again. Many more smiles at work today, it is like it is a different place. A card is being sent around that someone started for you and many have said that they really gained insight. I had one lady tell me it was the most fun she has ever had……….WOW! The pictures will be posted and put on t-shirts!!!!!!!!!!!!!’

This positive feedback helped me see that I had been given something to help people. This format I was developing, using bowling, worked to improve other’s personal and professional lives.

This is one of the ways that bowling and life are alike. You roll one really awesome strike or have a really good day and it makes you believe you can do it again. It’s the one exceptional shot or event that sticks in your mind and serves as positive reinforcement that “I can do this”. Moments like these should be permanently stored in your mind for recall to energize yourself when you’re down or in doubt.