Some days I am overwhelmed. Stress. Changes. Purchases. Lack of sleep. Work. And then my wife calls me over. I place my head on her belly. And feel our baby kick. And all of that negativity fades away. And I remember my why. My family. It is so hard to keep things in perspective...
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No advise or wisdom to share. Maybe I’ll be more inspired tomorrow. G’night....
Continue readingMake Room For Tomorrow
It feels so good to lay down at the end of the day. I let out a long groan as I fall onto the bed. Even the dog looks at me funny and she’s the queen of moans and groans. I don’t remember being this tired or stiff or slow to move around. But...
Continue readingUgly Leadership
What message are you sending as a leader? I matter more than you? Or we both matter equally? Running long on a meeting and making others wait. Making sure you are recognized first. Expecting others not to challenge you. Being unaware of those who follow you and what they are working on. These messages...
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It’s hard not to rush. From the moment I wake up until the moment I go to sleep the responsibilities are nonstop. Sometimes (ok, frequently) that makes me rush through things. Like walking the dog. Or dinner. I rush rush rush just to get the chance to slow down. And then I’m left wondering...
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Put up a banner. Make a cake. Get some favorite treats. And a card. Don’t just wait for their birthday to shower the ones you love the most with your attention. Do it every day. In small ways. In big ways. In creative ways. And say it frequently. And let them know how special...
Continue readingDon’t Give Up
When you’re in the thick of a tough time in your life it can be hard to stay hopeful. One thing after another seems to keep happening to prove that you’re not doing your best. Things keep piling up and it makes you feel like it will never get better. But it can. Everyone...
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Tomorrow is not a guarantee. Life is unpredictable and tenuous. Tell those you love you love them, frequently. Try to do something for someone else each day. Let go of things that don’t matter. Be more open to others. Hold on to friends not tension. Look someone in the eye. Smile. Say good morning....
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Kady has been away for two days and is home tonight. Though we are both more than capable of handling baby duties when the other has to travel it’s always better when we are together. Kady is the best partner I could have asked for. She’s hard working. Loving. Thoughtful. Diligent. And very funny...
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Writing these posts is hard when I’m disappointed in myself. It feels fake to try to share advice or a story when I can’t even manage my own emotions. My whole life this has been my biggest struggle: mastering my emotions. I’m not talking about crying when you are sad or having a physical...
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