Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Simple & Quick Grilled Italian Chicken Breast (Thin Sliced & Tender)

Apr 9, 2026

Learn how to make tender grilled chicken breast by slicing it thin and cooking it hot and fast. This simple Italian marinade delivers juicy, flavorful chicken in minutes—perfect for an easy, light dinner.

Rancho Gordo Black-Eyed Peas with Easter Ham (Leftovers Remix)

Apr 6, 2026

Sometimes the second meal is the best one. This pot of Rancho Gordo black-eyed peas turns leftover ham into a deeply comforting, slow-simmered dish worth waiting for.

Sedona with Kids: Beat Spring Break Crowds & Find Space

Apr 5, 2026

The best part of our Sedona trip wasn’t the hike or the views. It was what happened when we slowed down and let each of us find our own version of it.

We’ve Admired the Problem Long Enough (Stop Overthinking and Take Action)

Apr 2, 2026

Stuck in overthinking or analysis paralysis? A simple phrase from a Marine pilot reminds us to stop admiring the problem and start taking action.

Parenting by Example: Teaching Kids Consistency Through Action

Mar 29, 2026

A simple realization while learning guitar: the most powerful parenting tool isn’t advice—it’s example. What your kids see you do shapes who they become.

How I Finally Broke My 2,000 Meter Row PR (After a Year at 8:30)

Mar 23, 2026

I was stuck at the same 2K row time for a year. It never bothered me… until the day I finally broke through. This is what it taught me about consistency and showing up.

When Sales Stop Coming In: Get Back in the Trenches

Mar 12, 2026

What do you do when sales suddenly stop coming in? One small business owner shares the moment he realized the problem was simpler than he thought and how reconnecting with customers helped get the business moving again.

When Generosity Meets Taking

Mar 11, 2026

Running a business during a slow stretch can make every decision feel existential. A reflection on generosity, boundaries, and the moment kindness is mistaken for weakness.

“See That Kid Standing Alone?” Teaching Kids Empathy in Real Life

Mar 5, 2026

Teaching kids empathy doesn’t come from lectures. A small moment at my son’s school shows how children learn empathy by noticing people and imagining how others feel.

When Business Gets Quiet: Why Repeat Customers Matter Most

Mar 5, 2026

Running a small business isn’t always growth and momentum. When things slow down, the smartest strategy isn’t chasing new customers, it’s taking care of the ones who already trust you.

How Playing Guitar Helps When Life Gets Heavy

Mar 4, 2026

Learning guitar at 48 has become one of the best ways I reset when life gets heavy. A reflection on stress, music, practice, and finding peace in small daily habits.

Discipline Over Motivation: Why Showing Up Is the Real Cheat Code for Success

Mar 3, 2026

He didn’t feel like going to practice. I didn’t feel like rowing. Why showing up—especially when it’s optional—is the real cheat code for growth.