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New Year, New Yearly Theme
At the start of each year, I choose a word that I want to define it. Last year that word was “Learn.” I read 130 books covering dozens of different genres. I read over 50 blogs. I listened to hundreds of hours of podcasts. I spent every spare minute that I had learning. And learn…
The Girl in the Rearview Mirror
There’s a girl in the rearview mirror. This is her first time in a car. She’s sleeping soundly after recovering from her grand entrance into the world. We’ve just met, but I already love her more than I’ve ever loved anyone in my life. “We’ve just met, but I already love her more than…
The One Thing to Do Before You Pack Up Your Christmas Decorations
The holiday season is over and decorations are coming down. When we do this, we usually talk about how much fun we had and we reflect on the meaning of our ornaments as we take them off the tree. Special Christmas cards are dated and stored in a box, cookie tins are packed away and…
Resolutions Don’t Work, But This Does
When the clock strikes midnight, a new year begins. It’s an amazing feeling to have a shiny new year laid out in front of you. The year is a clean slate, so it feels as if you can conquer the world. And you can. You absolutely can. But not with resolutions. When you make a…
Expand Your Greatness Outward
The term “ego” is often used when referring to someone who is self-centered or self-focused. There is, however, a different way of looking at it. The ego represents the self and how you distinguish yourself from other people. All of us are distinct and all of us have unique talents. I prefer to think of…
Give Privately
When people need help, help them whenever you can. If a friend is going through a hard time, give them a hand up. Give to your church, your neighbors, your friends, and to people worlds away whom you’ve never met. Whether you give big or give small, there is one secret that I want to…
Be Unmistakable
Being unmistakable isn’t the same as being flashy or extroverted or the life of the party. It means to be one hundred percent you. Every. Single. Time. We are each created with our own blueprint and, yes, there is only one blueprint of you. There may be some imitations. Some people could attempt to copy and…
Let the Ripple Reflect the Rock
The world is an imperfect place. I can assure you, without a doubt, that things will often not go your way. You will hit every red light when you are running late. Christmas dinner will be burnt. Someone will lie to you. You will oversleep. When things go wrong, remember to let the ripple reflect…
I Was Late To Work Because You’re Beautiful
There are many legitimate reasons to be late for work: Traffic Weather The alarm didn’t go off Doctor’s appointment The car wouldn’t start My reason for being late today doesn’t appear on this list. I was late because you are beautiful. I woke up with plenty of time to do all of those weekday “must…