Todd Rowley

Writing is an outlet that many have discovered, enjoyed, and benefitted from, sometimes in spite of years of not feeling like a ‘good writer'. Our school years placed a significant emphasis on writing skills as a way to share knowledge and tell stories. Little did we know, and even less were we taught, that writing can contribute to our overall health and well-being. Writing provides a valuable outlet and the opportunity to put words to our emotions and ideas.

Making a better life for yourself—or your family—rarely happens by chance alone. Instead, you can identify and clarify your life goals with strong planning and a commitment to following dedicated steps. Imagine having a plan, a kind-of road map, to shape your life's decisions. It doesn’t have to be a dream. Let’s make it a reality. Start Small Overnight success isn’t the reality. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos famously said, “All Overnight Success Takes About 10 Years.” If anyone knows, it’s Jeff.

By Todd Rowley Churchill Downs is the home of the world-renowned Kentucky Derby. While you might expect racing to be a regular occurrence at the Kentucky track, there are only three racing meets each year after the Derby kicks off the season in May: the Spring Meet after the Derby, the September Meet, and the Fall Meet after Thanksgiving.