How To Kill a Plant
I already knew I was not good at taking care of plants but trying to keep this one alive taught me two surprising life lessons.
The Water Is Cold Away From Our Core Values
We each have our boat built with our core values to help us navigate the storms of life, the temptations, the bad habits and to secure the opportunities to live a life of significance — a life where we make a difference for others. Our choices can keep us safe, secure and enjoying our life journey, or they can keep us in the cold water.
Choose Wisely
Here’s a profound thought for you: we are where we are today due to our choices. Yeah, I bet you’re thinking, “No kidding,” right? The truth is, if we all dig a little deeper and think through some of the decisions we’ve made, our choices along the way will tell the full story in respect ... Read more
Timing Matters in Fishing and Business Development
It’s finally spring and between my anticipation and the crappie’s early movement into shallower water—I may be on the edge of a fishing frenzy, one that reared its ugly head on my last fishing trip. It actually started the day before as I had some early fishing success. As I arrived at the lake, a ... Read more
Ignoring Risk Leads to Icy Situations
There’s nothing more determined than a horse headed back to the barn for some rest and feed. If you have ever ridden a horse, you know that as you get close to the barn at the end of a long ride—hang on, you may no longer be in control. When I’ve been on the road ... Read more
Kill the Snake!
Ross Perot made the saying, “Kill the Snake,” popular during his run for president. He used a story to relay how organizations and government get so consumed by bureaucracy and red tape that they can’t accomplish the simplest tasks that are critical to the mission. For our illustration, since I love to fish, we will ... Read more
