I’ve got awesome kids. and I mean it. subjectively. objectively. slice it however you want… I’ve got awesome kids. and I am damn proud of that. talented. thoughtful. kind hearts. good work ethic. athletic. how? someone called my wife and I, ‘lucky,’ and no doubt, luck plays a role. but with three kids, that seems […]
a simple ask
a message to everyone I care about. I need your help. what I need is simple, but it is not easy. I hate to have to ask, but I need you to be ok. and no one can make sure that is true, more than you. do your best to take care of you—your very […]
reputation
people remember. do you follow through? or do you flake? do you forget? your past achievements don’t matter. no one cares about your schedule. your current followthrough says everything for you. when you commit to things, you do them. if you’re overcommitted. change it. if you think people forget about your failed commitments, they don’t. […]
sharpen the spear
Most people fail because they don’t know when to sharpen the spear—or when to grab an axe. don’t make this business mistake when you’re stuck… have you ever sharpened a stick into a spear? as a boy who spent a lot of time in the woods, I have. If you’ve never done this, it’s easy. […]
leashes and leadership
I’ve been training a dog for the last 6 months. and she has two leashes. the first, is a short slip leash. she stays right by my side, sits when I stop and walks when I say, ‘with me.’ the second is a 20-ft-long check cord. she’s does what she wants on this leash unless […]