One of my favorite movies of all time is Top Gun. Maybe it’s the soundtrack, or the final bro hug between Maverick and Iceman. Or maybe, it’s because if you’ve ever seen me run, you know I definitely have a “need for speed.” But, I absolutely love the movie…
From COO to Flower Delivery Guy
In July 2013, I began my dream job. I became the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Editor-in-chief of a startup magazine. This meant I got to set the vision for each issue, write content I was passionate about, and lead the team. During my tenure, I was blessed with some amazing…
Why Don’t Kids Play in the Front Yard Anymore?
I once was Ken Griffey Jr. No, I don’t mean I got to meet him. And I don’t mean I was him in a video game. I mean, I was Ken Griffey Jr., along with a host of other baseball players: Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken Jr., Rickey Henderson…you name it…
For the Times When You Keep Failing
I’m not a patient person. Anyone who knows me can testify to that. And they’ll tell you that it’s the little things that get to me. When the big storms come, I can be as cool as a cucumber. But if I’m trying to jiggle a screw…
Measure Your Humility in Three Words
I strive to be a humble person. I try to put others first, listen before speaking, and serve before being asked. And I’ve always thought I’ve done a pretty good job (which should’ve tipped me off to the fact that I don’t quite have this humility thing down yet…)
I’m Addicted to My To-Do List
Every day when I get home from work, it’s “go time.” And for me, it looks a little something like this: Kiss my family. Get the mail. Make lunch. Prep breakfast for tomorrow. Clean toy room so I can use it for my workout the next morning. Setup tomorrow’s workout. Add any receipts…
My Top 10 Non-Fiction Books That Everyone Should Read
I was never a big reader when I was in school. And I dreaded book reports (mostly because they usually involved some sort of diorama). But I trudged through my school years reading all the fiction books that my teachers assigned: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Ramona the Pest, and…
Marriage Is a Team Effort
Every morning, after I wake up, one of the first things I do is make the bed. (Exciting start to this blog post, huh?) This tends to be one of my chores in our marriage because my wife Alissa typically comforts and feeds our infant daughter Clara when she wakes…
One Question to Ask Yourself as We Begin the New Year
Every January, as the new year begins, I sit down to write out my goals. The process is pretty simple, and I tend to come up with my goals based on what I want to accomplish. Pretty straightforward, right? Nothing outside the normal approach most goal-setters take. But as 2017…
If You’re Tired and You’re Weary
A couple weeks ago, Alissa and I journeyed with our 3 kids to Seattle for Thanksgiving. Each year we take this trip to spend time with her family. But this was the first year in which we were officially outnumbered. Everything started off great. We survived the wait in the…