Ernie Bray

March 16, 2026

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

The Coaching Job I Didn’t Get Changed Everything.

Ernie Bray

March 16, 2026

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

We all have pivotal moments in life that help us grow. One example for me was when I felt the nudge:“Apply for the coaching job.”

Ernie Bray

September 17, 2025

Inspiration, Career, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

Some Thoughts For Guys In Their 20's

Ernie Bray

September 17, 2025

Inspiration, Career, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

If you're a man in your 20s, this decade will either set the foundation for the life you want… or bury you in distractions and regrets. That's not fear-mongering. It's the truth.

Ernie Bray

June 28, 2025

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

From the Hardwood to the Boardroom: How Basketball Shaped My Leadership

Ernie Bray

June 28, 2025

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

Growing up in Porterville, California, basketball was more than just a game—it was a way of life. I learned the game from my dad, a dedicated high school varsity coach, who taught me that fundamentals, discipline, and heart mattered more than talent alone.

Ernie Bray

January 22, 2025

Business, Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

The Victory Is In The Journey

Ernie Bray

January 22, 2025

Business, Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

Living in the past keeps you stuck. Chasing the future keeps you restless. But being fully present? That’s where the magic happens. Because the ultimate victory isn’t just in what you achieve, it’s in how you live along the way.

Ernie Bray

July 15, 2024

Think, Philosophy, Entrepreneurship

Don’t Let the Few Dim Your Light

Ernie Bray

July 15, 2024

Think, Philosophy, Entrepreneurship

In life, you can treat people well, give your time, provide opportunities, be kind, and do good, but still, there are those who will either resent you for it, or take advantage of your kindness.

Ernie Bray

March 14, 2024

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Character And Integrity

Ernie Bray

March 14, 2024

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Here's something that I think we can all relate to: dealing with difficult or dishonest people. We've all met those people who seem willing to do anything or run over anyone in their path.

Ernie Bray

January 15, 2024

Inspiration, Think, Philosophy, Motivation

Embrace Difficult Times

Ernie Bray

January 15, 2024

Inspiration, Think, Philosophy, Motivation

Here’s a topic that we've all encountered at some point in our lives: difficult times. But let me tell you, these challenges shouldn't scare you. Embrace them because they can be a catalyst for growth!

Ernie Bray

January 1, 2024

Inspiration, Think, Success

🎉 Happy New Year 2024! 🎉

Ernie Bray

January 1, 2024

Inspiration, Think, Success

It's that time again to power into a new year. The calendar tells us it's time to bid farewell to the past and embrace the future.

Ernie Bray

December 1, 2023

Inspiration, Think, Success

Create Your Own Formula

Ernie Bray

December 1, 2023

Inspiration, Think, Success

In today's age of information overload, the abundance of content on the internet is overwhelming. Everyone has something to say about every possible topic. However, amidst this sea of information,

Ernie Bray

November 13, 2023

Inspiration, Business, Career, Leadership, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

Embracing the Power of Hard Work: Unleashing Success for all Generations

Ernie Bray

November 13, 2023

Inspiration, Business, Career, Leadership, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

In today's ever-changing landscape, a growing discourse surrounds work-life balance and redefining success in a new light. A light where achievement and goals are not always viewed as important meshed with an apathetic acceptance of mediocrity. Whether this is driven by changing societal values and norms or pushed as a narrative by media in general, I’m not sure.

Ernie Bray

October 11, 2023

Inspiration, Success, Think, Philosophy

Rising Above Negativity: Staying Positive in a Cynical World

Ernie Bray

October 11, 2023

Inspiration, Success, Think, Philosophy

In a world that can sometimes feel like it's drowning in cynicism, being called "idealistic" isn't unusual when you insist on seeing the bright side of things. But maybe, just maybe, there's something valuable

Ernie Bray

October 1, 2023

Inspiration, Philosophy, Think

You’re Not Alone. Stay Strong

Ernie Bray

October 1, 2023

Inspiration, Philosophy, Think

How do you stay strong during tough times? You remember that you’re not alone. Here’s some words of wisdom to live by when you’re feel like you're getting hit from all sides. You don’t quit.

Ernie Bray

September 18, 2023

Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

Keep Moving Forward

Ernie Bray

September 18, 2023

Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Success, Think

In the iconic film "Rocky," the titular inspirational boxer delivered a moving speech to his son. Within that speech, some profound words deeply resonated with me: "It's not about how hard you hit

Ernie Bray

September 14, 2023

Entrepreneurship, Health & Fitness, Success, Think

Dream BIG

Ernie Bray

September 14, 2023

Entrepreneurship, Health & Fitness, Success, Think

You always need to strive for something. It gives our lives purpose and direction. If you have nothing to shoot for then what fun is there? Your goal may be to start a business, help others, land that job or simply achieve a huge goal.

Ernie Bray

September 1, 2023

Career, Entrepreneurship, Success, Think

Does Education Determine Your Success In Life?

Ernie Bray

September 1, 2023

Career, Entrepreneurship, Success, Think

No. School itself doesn't. What school does teach you are tools to learn. Education is a lifelong endeavor and one that never stops. There is no finish line.

Ernie Bray

August 5, 2023

Inspiration, Leadership, Think, Success

What Is My Best Life Advice?

Ernie Bray

August 5, 2023

Inspiration, Leadership, Think, Success

What is my best life advice? Keep it simple. Just focus on being a good person and doing the right thing.

Ernie Bray

June 12, 2023

Entrepreneurship, Business, Inspiration, Think, Success

Be A Producer – Not A Consumer

Ernie Bray

June 12, 2023

Entrepreneurship, Business, Inspiration, Think, Success

We’re all consumers to some degree. It’s unavoidable. We eat food others grow and purchase products that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. However, if your primary focus is watching TV, eating fast food, playing video games

Ernie Bray

June 1, 2023

Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

Why Keep Worrying What Others Think?

Ernie Bray

June 1, 2023

Inspiration, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

Most of our lives we are conditioned subconsciously and even overtly that if we aren’t doing what everyone else is doing or we are different then we’re not cool enough or good enough.

Ernie Bray

May 18, 2023

Think, Success

Find The Silver Lining

Ernie Bray

May 18, 2023

Think, Success

We’ve all heard the saying before, “Life isn’t fair.” If you dwell on the negatives and become a victim you remain a prisoner to that mindset. The change happens when you work

Ernie Bray

May 8, 2023

Inspiration, Think

Be A Beacon Of Light

Ernie Bray

May 8, 2023

Inspiration, Think

Let me tell you something: the world we live in today could use a lot more positivity and people doing good. It's time to take control of our lives and make a difference in the world, one positive action at a time!