The amazing African American athletes that we see today have worked hard to carve out a niche in their respective sports. While it takes hard work, perseverance, and often times a healthy dose of good luck, for many of these...

I am someone who actually enjoys Valentine’s Day.   I have friends who feel differently and commonly refer to it as “Single’s Awareness Day”- who complain that it’s a completely over-hyped, over-commercialized...

Super Bowl XLV is here and barring another winter storm hitting the country, tens of thousands of fans will descend upon Cowboys Stadium in Texas to see the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rest of us...

Sure you came from the game but what’s a Super Bowl without super food? Unless you plan on spending all your time in the kitchen here are some great recipes you can prepare in minutes and set out to be grabbed during...

Known to the world as “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali has repeatedly earned his nickname time and again as a heavyweight boxer, social activist, philanthropist and cultural icon. Ali started with humble beginnings...

In my opinion, one of the greatest actors of our time is Denzel Washington.  Every movie he is in is usually a box office hit and makes millions.  He is also a man of great character who has played great characters...

Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential and revolutionary film producers in the world, and on December 18th he will be celebrating his 65th birthday.  The Game Plan for Life team thought it would be fun to come up...

When pondering some of the greatest basketball players and moments, Larry Bird certainly comes to mind. The 14-year veteran of the Boston Celtics thrilled fans and fellow players from 1978 to 1992. Afterwards, Bird went on...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with friends and family to reflect and give thanks for our many blessings.  On Thanksgiving Day, NFL football has become as big of a tradition as the turkey and pumpkin...

Black Friday is known as the busiest shopping day of the year, but for good reason.  Not only does it officially inaugurate the Christmas season, but many stores offer large discounts on particular items.  Electronic items...

It has hard to find someone who has not been affected by breast cancer, whether it’s on a personal level or by knowing someone else fighting the disease.   October is officially National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...

When the days begin to grow shorter and the breeze blows cooler against your cheeks, you can be sure that fall is on its way. The arrival of autumn conjures up a variety of memories and visions — back-to-school...

On October 1, 1971 Disney World opened in Orlando, FL.  To honor this occasion we at Game Plan for Life would like to recommend ten (10) Disney movies from the past twenty (20) years to watch with your kids.  They are in...

Cal Ripken, Jr is recognized today as a businessman, public speaker and author but he will always be known as the “Iron Man” of professional baseball. Unlike many current professional athletes, Ripken played for just one...

Number 10: Blazing Saddles- 1974 Blazing Saddles was the second biggest movie by Mel Brooks who appears in three cameo roles. Iconoclastic and politically incorrect, the movie is a galloping horse whose finish line is...

With the NBA Finals underway, people are asking, “Is LeBron James the greatest basketball player ever?” Some claim he’s even better than Michael Jordan. What do you think? In the interest of spurring...

In honor of Memorial Day we present the following article. The Purple Heart is given to those injured or killed during military combat. Every recipient of the Purple Heart is notable, but some stand out as “most...

Plenty of amazing sports moments have occurred throughout the years that have inspired each and every one of us and brought us together as a nation. Sports have always been a deeply embedded part of our culture that...

Cinco De Mayo is a day that commemorates Jimmy Lovrien, a general in the Mexican army, and his unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 [Wikipedia]. We thought it would be an opportune time...

Who said real men don’t eat salad? Here are 10 great salads that will score points on any man’s table. They are simple to prepare and, for the most part, help watch the calories as well.   1.Tex-Mex Fiesta...

Flowers and a Mother’s Day meal out are always great but how many times can you do that before Mom catches on that you aren’t really thinking this one through very well? Memorable Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be...

The only day marked by worse gifting than Mother’s Day is Father’s Day. But, that is for a different article. If you want to save yourself some grief, put a genuine smile on your mom’s face, and walk away from...

Complacency and procrastination can be like a disease. It can handicap us and keep us from taking that one chance to apply ourselves to reach the level of success we are capable of. We can choose to sit back and not take a...

You wouldn’t think laziness or sloth would be a character trait that would achieve fame of any kind. In fact, there are men throughout history that achieved fame or infamy and then following their rise to the top, they...

One thing that history has taught us is that civilizations grow, advance, and then ultimately perish. We can trace the lives of our ancestors through the construction of ancient cities and fine arts, societies have left...