I’ve always loved milestones. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Work wins. Quiet victories no one else sees. If there’s a reason to pause, acknowledge effort, and make someone feel important, I’m in. Maybe it’s how I was raised. Maybe it’s because life has taught me that nothing is guaranteed. Or maybe it’s just because I’ve seen what happens […]
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When my daughter was eight years old, we took a long road trip. The kind where the miles seem endless, the snacks run out too fast, and the kids ask, “Are we there yet?” before you’ve even reached the edge of your own neighborhood. Somewhere along that highway, I glanced back to check on her.
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I only went in for one item. So why is my cart full? There’s something you should know about me. My wife already knows it. My kids know it. Even the people who work at our local hardware store know it. I cannot, and I mean CANNOT, go into our hardware store for just one
I Need ALL The Tools… Read More »
Several years ago, my family went through one of the hardest seasons we’ve ever faced. And it wasn’t just one thing, it was a wave of things. One after another. Several of my immediate family members became seriously ill. Not a cold. Not a typical winter bug. Real, significant, life-altering health concerns that demanded every
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The longer I live the more I understand how important having good coaching and mentoring is critical for business and personal success. In this second part to the series, we’ll highlight the importance of having support from those that are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom. When I think back over my life, I
If there’s one fun fact about me that usually surprises people, it’s that I’m not a huge fan of amusement parks. I know, I know, that sounds strange to most folks. My family absolutely loves them. They live for the roller coasters, the funnel cakes, the parades, the music, the lights, the games, the energy,
Where Was That Ride Again?… Read More »
The way I see it there are three types of people in this world when it comes to building something. There are those who carefully follow directions, there are those who just look at the box and toss the directions and then there are those who loosely follow the directions and wonder why there are
Wait, There Are Directions?… Read More »
Do activities just magically happen at your home like mine? Do you get an idea and try to speak it into existence without really thinking about how that idea will get accomplished? If you’re anything like me, you drive your people crazy by blurting out an idea thinking it just happens. Let me explain what
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Like most people in this world, a few days ago I woke up to a busy morning. I had 2 very early meetings, deadlines for my online business, a doctor’s appointment and I wanted to begin the draft of this blog post. But then I received a text from my wife. She was spending much of
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When I was in college (over 35 years ago), I took a certain class that changed my perspective and influenced me to this day. And, it wasn’t the class, it was the professor. Hang with me and let me explain. After a few years in college, I finally landed on a major. While I was
You May Never Know…… Read More »