Procrastination is Not a Good Plan for Making Changes
If Not, Why Do So Many Do It? This is the million-dollar question. And it actually may be. The amount of dollars lost by procrastinating is costing money and a lot of it. Decisions have consequences. Every decision we make every day comes with consequences. Some of those consequences may be good, some may not. […]
We Don’t Have to be Perfect to be Used by God
Even the People in Jesus’ Family Weren’t Perfect When we think about Christmas, we often think about memories with our family…some good and some maybe not so much. Regardless of your memories, family is a part of who we are. Who our family is shouldn’t determine the decisions we make. We have control over our […]
Why Are People in Construction so Bullheaded?
That’s a Question That’s Going to Take Some Research Have you ever noticed how stubborn people in construction are? From my experience they are some of the most headstrong and obstinate people you’ll ever meet. Why is that? This past week in my mastermind we were discussing my friend Shep Jordan’s new book, Step Into […]
Our Family Trees Start at the Roots
And Some of the Branches May Not Be the Best Every one of us has a family and every family has a story. Each of these stories is different. Some are comedies, some are fairy tales, some are mysteries, some are fantasies, and some are horror stories. I’m fortunate to have an amazing family. Is […]
How Can I Ever Get Everything Done?
Trying to Spin Too Many Plates at The Same Time Can Make You Dizzy Maybe you’ve have seen a plate spinning act in some form or another. There are multiple plates spinning simultaneously on the top of sticks. The performer is running around trying to keep things from crashing to the ground. When I was […]
What is the Rest of the Story?
Isn’t This What We All Want to Know? “What is the rest of the story?” is a question that we all should ask more often. Too many times we make assumptions based on partial or misleading information. We see or hear something and let our mind run wild with its first thought. The Rest of […]
Nothing Can be Built Without Action
Too Many Times This is Exactly Where Dreams Get Left Dreams don’t magically build themselves. This includes a dream business. For years people in the construction industry have asked me where I got the business system and tools that I use in my construction company. After my accident in 2012, I spent a lot of […]
What Does Being “All In” Mean?
Be Careful to Not Confuse it With Having it All Together “Close but no cigar” is a saying that is used when someone falls short of their goal or successful outcome and thus gets no reward. It is believed to come from the 1920s when public fairs and events would give out actual cigars as prizes. […]
It’s Important for You to Have the Right Tool for the Job
And There’s More to the Right Tool Than You Might Think For those of you that remember the TV sitcom “Home Improvement” you’ll remember Tim ‘the Tool Man’s’ Taylor’s attempts to give “more power” to everything from cars to household appliances and the infamous ‘grunts’ that accompanied this. Guys love tools. There’s something primal in […]
What Does Eating an Elephant One Bite at a Time Mean?
Eating Something That Big Takes Real Determination Most of us have heard the saying, “Eat an elephant one bite at a time.” At first glance, this phrase seems a little far out there for those of us in the middle of the United States. It’s not like there’s a lot of elephants around to eat. […]