“The first five years of a childs life have so much to do with how the next eighty turn out.” … More
Tag: mental-health
We Don’t Write Like This, So Why Do We Talk Like This?
30 phrases to stop using now When I was a district manager, I had a store manager who would always … More
The Biggest Risk I’d Like to Take? None.
“It’s not the risk I fear—it’s the recklessness.” Today’s blog prompt asks: What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take—but … More
What Am I Most Proud Of? That’s a Tough one For Me
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.” To be honest, this is a tough one for me. I’ve … More
Learning to Respond Instead of Reacting
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our … More
Becoming a Superhero for Complete Strangers
Lately, I’ve been working on something that doesn’t involve tools, renovations, or eBay sales. I’ve been working on becoming a … More
What Have i’ve Been Working On?
The most important work I’ve been doing lately doesn’t involve books, properties, or even my health routine—it’s being a grandfather. … More
The Restless Truth About Lazy Days
“A day without purpose is a day I’ll never get back.” Lazy days sound good in theory, don’t they? The … More
How Benzodiazepines Changed My Life: A Personal Story and Warning
The Beginning of the Worst Period of My Life The worst period of my life began in March of 2001, … More
Principles I take Seriously
My Guiding Principles: How I Live My Life When I look back on my life, I realize it hasn’t been … More
The Hidden Challenge for Overachievers in Corporate America
“In Corporate America, Yesterday’s Success Often Becomes Tomorrow’s Minimum Expectation” I’ve spent my career chasing excellence, and for much of … More
Don’t confuse me with someone who cares
Some people seem to have made complaining and criticizing others their full-time job. They point out flaws, spread negativity, and … More