Searching for That Judgement Free Zone
It seems like everywhere we turn these days, someone somewhere is passing judgment. And it really doesn’t matter if it is about something serious or ridiculous: that judgment can be really painful. So we work …
Baby Steps, Baby Steps: A Half Step Ahead!
When pursuing your dreams, you don’t need to make giant, monumental strides forward with every single effort. In fact, you can learn to be a leader, a winner, and an inspiration to others at every …
The Learning CURVE
Every single one of us has a whole laundry list of things that make us feel like failures, like we just aren’t good enough or smart enough or talented enough. It’s in those times that …
Which Way Is Up?
Have you ever wondered how cats (and apparently, squirrels) always seem to land on their feet? They can actually turn themselves the right way around during a fall in order to land safely. They can …
The Story of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is surely one of the most beloved figures of modern times. But did you know that he was perhaps even more beloved long before he acquired a fur-trimmed red suit, a big round …
Less Talk, More Action
The past two days, I’ve watched as many businesses and organizations—large and small, for-profit and not-for-profit—figure out creative ways to stay in business while at the same time creating additional (i.e., previously unavailable) value for …
Losers, Baseball, and Mindsets
A number of years ago, I had the privilege of sharing a morning devotion with 100 or so Regional Speech and Debate competitors from the NCFCA. The message I had for them was tailored to …
The Tea Drinker: There and Back Again
Every tea drinker has a story. Here’s mine. I grew up in the deep south, and if you know anything at all about the deep south, then you know sweet iced tea is a not …
A Tale of Tea and War That You’ve Probably Never Heard
If you are familiar with battle details of the American Revolution, then you have no doubt heard about the “Battle of Long Island” fought on August 27, 1776. General George Washington, then Commander-in-Chief, and the …
Thanksgiving Ushers in Peace!
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. In order to help our littles cope with the 6 or 10-hour trips (one way) they always …