“When the odds are against us, focusing beyond ourselves is what launches us off the ground.” Adam Grant, Hidden Potential The rally cries of society: Do hard things. Make it happen (as in you, make it happen). Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Just do it. But these cries leave the number one weapon to…
Value is created by the creation of something greater than the original investment. Do you feel valued? A great question, of course. We all want to be valued, and that is certainly key to flourishing personally. But isn’t our ultimate goal to create value for the company and in our relationships with others? Rather than…
Run your unique race to impact others. Dakotah Lindwurm Popehn is an American distance runner who had the dream opportunity of competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Popehn described the race as being very “yo-yoey,” inconsistent. Rather than following the crowd, she made the call to run her race. She chose to stop focusing on…
Live knowing that mile 21 is coming. It is said that a marathon begins at mile 21. If you have been there, you know. The body begins to break down, sure, but it is the mind, the psychological game, that is the real battle. I was talking to a friend who used to work a…
By nature, I like to see the fruit of my labor. I like to get things done. I like to turn around after my journey and see the things I have built. I feel like a solid Christian. When I think about my legacy, I immediately think of the tangible fruit I will leave behind….
My two daughters approached me with a request to get a tattoo that reads “all day all day.” We are not exactly sure where the saying began, but it has been an exchange since they could barely walk. I say, “How much does Dad love you?” The return is, “All day all day.” I can…
Let your values permeate the situation; don’t let the situation dictate your attitude. Values drive attitude and action. And the values-driven life creates a flywheel. Cynicism, negativity, hopelessness, fear, and lack of confidence birth the same traits in others. Enthusiasm, positivity, excitement, hope, confidence, proactiveness, excellence give rise to similar attitudes. Individual impact on others…
An unsustainable pace can cause one to lose vision. An empty gas tank can cause one to question. An uphill climb can cause one to lose faith. Intense pressure can cause one to feel hopeless. But daily reflection stirs the soul, recenters, calms the sea. Reflection makes you realize that it wasn’t brilliance, skill, or…
“Distractions are the assassins of great work. You don’t need more time; you need more focus.” Farnam Street, https://fs.blog Calendars become full of meetings, the number of meeting attendees grows, agendas lengthen, and the number of steps to make things happen gets longer. When one needs to set up a meeting, just open the other…
Perfect doesn’t exist. In fact, perfect is a mirage. We know this to be true, but, nevertheless we run toward the light of perfection. The perfect job, title, or salary doesn’t exist. The belief is that the dream position with the dream income and the dream title will bring happiness. But, arrival reveals the gaps,…