Listen to your own voice

Listen to your own voice

What do you do first thing in the morning?  What is your routine? If you are like most people I know, you wake up and immediately search for your phone, your computer, or your remote for the TV.  Maybe you do this because you are concerned that you might have gotten...
Be Willing To Fail…Again

Be Willing To Fail…Again

My daughter, Skylar, is a dancer.  A really good one, if I do say so myself!  She is at college studying dance and considering what options she should pursue next.  As you might expect, I am proud. It occurs to me, however,  that in her consideration for what she is...
Putting Yourself Out There

Putting Yourself Out There

I have a feeling I am going to be tired by the end of the day. I know this because I was up well before the alarm clock today…and I have a long day planned.  But don’t cry for me.  I am excited about the challenges I have planned.  Today, Bill Petrie, Mike...
Be The Change

Be The Change

I heard hundreds (nay thousands) of the people say it.  “I can’t wait for this election to be over.”  Hell, I said it…a lot.  But let me ask you something.  In the days after the election, “does it feel like it’s over?”  Does...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Voters

7 Habits of Highly Effective Voters

It seems everywhere I look I am reminded of the classic business and personal development book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  This amazing book, written by the late Stephen Covey, changed my life and many others as well.  The simple but profound lessons are...
Turtle on a post

Turtle on a post

I saw this image today at church.  It’s a great image and it always makes me smile.  It’s a great reminder, the pastor said, that we should always be grateful.  No matter where we are, we probably did not get there on our own. It is a good reminder. But...