Oars Forward

05/30/2026

Ad astra per aspera (through hardships to the stars) Latin Proverb
There is no gain without some pain! Hardships are growth opportunities. # oarsforward

04/06/2026

Spring is a time of rebirth and a super time to examine your goals and roadmap for this year and beyond. Who is helping you on your road to growth?

03/27/2026

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03/12/2026

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. " Unknown

02/19/2026

"Good friends are like toothpaste. They come through in a tight squeeze." Harvey MacKay

06/15/2025

ILL!!

✨Meet one of our new additions to the ACES Alumni Board!✨
William A. Becht, Food Science & Human Nutrition Vocational Director
Degree: B.S. 1976, M.S 1977 Food Science & Human Nutrition
Hometown: Oldsmar, FL
Profession: Technical Sales Performance Coach, Oars Forward Coaching & Consulting

William Becht has always been grateful for his time at the University of Illinois, from cheering in Block I at Memorial Stadium to discovering his passion for food science. His education at ACES paved the way for a successful career in food product development and ingredient sales, working with companies and teams across the industry. Now, as a new member of the ACES Alumni Board, he’s excited to give back and serve as a bridge between students, faculty, and alumni. William believes strong communication and advocacy are key to keeping the FSHN community connected and thriving, and he looks forward to supporting the next generation of ACES graduates.

We are excited to welcome William to the ACES Alumni Board!

04/03/2025

"Your Life does not get better by Chance, It gets Better by Change" Jim Rohn How can we help create this positive change for your team?
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05/14/2023

Miss you every day Mom. Thank you for giving me the guide rails.

wow! (via Kitchn Fun with my 3 sons)

05/01/2023

"E lauhoe mai na wa`a; i ke ka, i ka hoe; i ka hoe, i ke ka; pae aku i ka ‘aina"
"Everybody paddle the canoes together; bail and paddle, paddle and bail, and the shore will be reached."Hawaiian Proverb
Saw this quote and it speaks about great teamwork no matter the destination.

11/13/2019

Your Life Is Too Short

Your life is too short to waste it trying to be “successful”.
Your life is too short to waste it with negative thinking.
Your life is too short to waste it reading or listening to things that are uninspiring.
Your life is too short to waste it arguing with people who don’t want to be convinced.
Your life is too short to waste it accumulating way more stuff than you need.
Your life is too short to waste it trying to figure everything out.
Your life is too short to waste it trying to be someone you’re not.
Your life is too short to waste it worrying about death.
Your life is too short to waste it having imaginary arguments.
Your life is too short to waste it doing work that kills your soul.
Your life is too short to waste it being all about yourself.

From https://livingwithconfidence.net