My long time mentor, Andy Andrews, started an online coaching club called Unshakable Entrepreneur a year or so ago which has turned out to be a great and positive influence in my life. Part of the platform includes periodic special "expert" guests where Andy interviews them via Skype. Once the interview is complete, it's posted... Continue Reading →
The following is the story of how two unlikely individuals provided for a massive shift in perspective on my part and for that I will always be grateful... On March 4th of this year I had surgery on my right shoulder and biceps. My rotator cuff had multiple tears and my biceps tendon was on... Continue Reading →
My pastor’s “Daily Word” devotional arrived the morning after my MRI results and surgery were scheduled. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The message that day? The treasures found in trials. Pastor Jack Graham wrote that trials can fortify us, prove us, test us, and prepare us. When I read that, I immediately thought... Continue Reading →
Every jump to a false conclusion? People are often prone to forming opinions before having all the facts. In our instant gratification society, I think impatience has a lot to do with this often destructive tendency. Further, most people tend to view the world with their own narrow perspective which can often backfire on them.... Continue Reading →
In honor of my Mom and to all moms worldwide, the following is a tribute. My Mom taught me so much as a child; many of these lessons have stayed with me. A few, in particular, have grown to become absolute fundamentals that my life is now based on. A common thread running through these... Continue Reading →
While this post will focus primarily on the days just prior and then following my surgery, it's worth noting the roller coaster ride of emotions that I felt from the moment the procedure was scheduled in early February to the actual event on March 4, 2016. As mentioned here, I experienced a day to day... Continue Reading →
Ever had an experience where you met someone only to find out after the fact that their impression of you prior to the actual meeting was entirely different from what you turned out to be? How is this possible? According to Stephen R. Covey in his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, communication... Continue Reading →
Many years ago...more than I care to count...I gave a speech in my Senior year in college. In recent weeks it's been on my mind as a potential topic for a new blog post. In light of the weather events of this past Christmas weekend and inspired by the comments of one of my gym... Continue Reading →
Do you struggle with mornings? Ask the average person how they're doing in the morning and a common answer will be "Not bad under the circumstances". Another typical answer is "I don't know, its to early to tell". These are some of the saddest words I hear and it breaks my heart for people... Continue Reading →
Friday morning December 6, 2013 was just another day to get up, have my bible study with coffee, and head to the gym. The only exception was the winter storm bearing down on the Dallas and Fort Worth areas that ultimately killed two and left 250,000 plus without power for days. When I arrived at... Continue Reading →
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