Why is it so Hard to Decide Which Thing is More Important Than Another?
Too Often, Prioritizing Comes Down to What the Hottest Fire Is What should I do first? There are so many things to choose from. What makes one thing more important? Today we’ll talk priorities. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks discussing how we make managing our time more complicated than it needs to be […]
It’s Time for “Hot Chocolatey Mornings and Toasted Marshmallow Evenings”
This is a Great Perspective for the Season of Autumn Some people like the season of autumn…some not so much. Some people find the shortening of the days and the cooler weather depressing. An example of this is the lady that noticed her husband becoming grumpy as the days got shorter and overcast. She noticed […]
You Can Choose to Manage Your Time Better or Not…it’s Up to You
Be Intentional About the Actions You Take to Fight Against the Time Monster Last week I wrote about how we tend to make time management more complicated than it needs to be. Making things more difficult than needed is just human nature. Those of us that are self-employed seem to take this to a whole […]
What You Treasure the Most is Where Your Focus Will Be
Lack of Clarity About This Comes with a High Price Tag Most of us have heard the story about the rich man unwilling to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor. Mark 10:17-27 This story often leads people to a misunderstanding of what God is asking of us. It’s not that God […]
Why Do We Make Managing Time as Complicated as Rocket Science?
When in Reality, It’s as Simple as One, Two, Three I’ve shared before about some of the great discussions we have in our masterclass. This week’s was no different. The question that got the gears in my head spinning was this – When self-employed and working from home, how does one schedule time and determine […]
Open Your Eyes and Ears…You Don’t Want to Miss Out
Use Your Observances and Experiences to Build a Better You You know how children’s curiosity is on the go nonstop. It’s runs wide open with no parameters. This is why as adults we have to keep them from touching a hot stove or chasing a ball into the street without looking. On the other side, […]
The Most Important Question Always Seems to be the Last One Asked
That’s Because the Answer to the “How Question” is Going to Require Work Last week I listened to a Belay, One Next Step podcast interview with David Horsager. David is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute and best-selling author of The Trusted Leader, The 8 Pillars of Trust. In this interview they discussed these […]
Salt is a Preservative That Makes Things Taste Better
It’s Amazing…Kind of Like a Multipurpose Tool Most of us are familiar with multipurpose tools. A multi-tool is a hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single unit. There are a variety of different kinds, but all have one thing in common…this one tool can perform multiple tasks. Basic Multi-Tool – usually includes […]
What is Your Motivation for Being in the Construction Business?
Having the Wrong Motivations Gives the Rest of Us a Bad Name I’ve written before about situations where I’ve been involved in resolving issues between contractors and customers where they’ve gotten crossways with each other. How poor communication leaves both sides with unrealistic expectations and sometimes ends in legal battles. Once again, I’ve been asked […]
It’s Jesus Inside of Me That Makes Me Want to Do This
What Does Jesus Working in You, Make You Want to Do? Now there’s a question for you to think about. Pastor Lee shared a story about Trevor Ferrell, who at 11 years old was moved to help homeless people in Philadelphia in the 1980s. His story garnered a large public support and Presidential recognition. In […]