10 uncomfortable things you should do every day
There is a famous quote that is usually attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt that encourages everyone to “do one thing every day that scares you.” I like that idea. It’s the idea that growth and character lie outside your comfort zone. The truth is if you don't build your life, culture and society will build it for you. Here are ten simple ways to take control and build your life every day. Read The ability [...]
In honor of women of strength
Most of you who know me know my father and grandfather were my heroes growing up. I often talk about the incredible impact they had on my life. But the impact they had on me doesn't do justice to the full picture of my development as a person. I would be [...]
How to overcome being overwhelmed
May I be honest for a moment? Sometimes I get overwhelmed. There are times when I feel I've been dealt more than I can handle. There are times I look at my to-do list and want to shut down or check out because it's seems like it's too much and [...]
A case for being steadfast
We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare. We were all told about the race between the rabbit and the turtle and we all know the M. Night Shyamalan ending. We all understand that the rabbit was fast and showy but the turtle was slow and steady and [...]
My 10 Commandments of life
Everyone needs a set of rules to keep them on track. Everyone needs a guideline to check every once in a while to make sure they are headed the right direction. God met with Moses to carve out 10. Secret agent Evan Smoak has his 10. Here are my 10 [...]
A case for dreaming big
When I was young I wanted to be a professional baseball player. I dreamed of being the best baseball player who ever played. In the off-season my dream was to be a missionary to some remote part of the planet. I was going to grow up to be like Bo [...]
My greatest fear (and the reason I embrace it)
Everyone has fears. Fear is a fact of life because humans are fearful creatures. People often fear things like heights and snakes and reading out loud. But these are surface fears. These are fears of the mind. There are also deeper fears humans have. There are fears of the soul. They [...]