Embrace Uncomfortable Conversations

Embrace Uncomfortable Conversations

I heard recently that “a person’s capacity for growth is directly related to their willingness to have uncomfortable conversations.” I wish I could remember where I heard that…because it struck me.  And it struck me, because like so many...
It Was A Tough Day

It Was A Tough Day

Friday was a tough day in Coshocton County. In addition to the challenging personal times we are living through (and there are more than I care to list here), it was a heavy day.  It started with sirens wailing around town and I texted my wife and daughters to make...
Keep Going

Keep Going

What if today was the day you broke through? You have been working in this sales job for months.  Or maybe you have been creating content for a year.  But on many days, it feels like no one cares.  You are doing what “the experts,” tell you to do.  But it...
3 Levels of Achievement

3 Levels of Achievement

“The greatest distance in the world is the distance between ‘I know’ and ‘I do.'” This is one of my favorite quotes because it illustrates the idea of “simple and easy.”  So many things are simple.  They are just not easy.  In...
Consider This Your Nudge

Consider This Your Nudge

I have been intentional the past week or so about “putting good in my brain.”  This has included curating the books and podcasts I listen to, and the amount of time I have spent on social media.  I have just been a bit more selective.  When I do this, I...
Fight My Natural Tendencies

Fight My Natural Tendencies

I purchased bi-focal sunglasses the other day.  I needed something to wear as I was mowing.  I can see long distances really well, but I am struggling to see my phone.  It’s maddening at times, but I am by no means the first person to deal with this.  (Be...