Mar 19, 2019Don’t Get Your Knickers in a TwistGod is Always On Time — All right, I’ll admit it. I’ve been looking for a way to use the word “knickers” in an article for quite some time. Plus, I’ve been on a WWII kick lately, rewatching Band of Brothers and The Pacific, so in my mind, everything sounds better with a British accent. Go…Life Lessons8 min read
Feb 25, 2019EnoughI Can’t Do It All, But I Can Do Something — Have you ever done the thing where you think of a word for the year and use it to guide you? Some people do this quite successfully. John Maxwell comes to mind. Author Jon Gordon does it as well. …Christianity9 min read
Mar 26, 2018How to “Under-think” So You Over-DeliverLet’s see if you can relate to this problem. You have a great idea. It seems to come from somewhere deep down in your gut. Maybe it’s an idea for a book to write. A hobby to pursue. A class to take. Art to create. Whatever it is, it lights…Life Lessons7 min read
Mar 19, 2018Want to Earn $30–50K per Month Publishing Books on Amazon? Get Ready for the 9 Stages of Self-Publishing GriefAre you one of the 82% of people who say they’d like to write a book…someday? If so, there’s never been a better time than now. There are countless options to get your book and message out to the world. But it can be daunting to write a book, let…Writing8 min read
Mar 12, 2018Here’s The Kick in the Butt You Need to Start Living the Good LifeYou went to bed last night thinking “tomorrow’s going to be a great day.” The world’s your oyster and all that jazz. Then your alarm goes off at whatever time and morning smacks you in the face. (Especially if it was this morning. Thanks Daylight Savings Time, appreciate you.) You…Productivity8 min read
Jun 19, 2017Why Every Writer Needs A Writing Mentor (And Where To Find One)I applied on a Wednesday. He called on a Thursday. I interviewed on Friday. If I got the job, it would mean I was a professional writer. When I interviewed that Friday morning I met the man who would become my writing mentor. …Writing4 min read
Jun 13, 2017What I Learned Writing 17,693 Words (or 1/3rd of My Book) In A WeekFirst, this is the click-bait-iest headline I’ve ever written and for that I apologize. But since you’re here I hope you’ll stick around. I think I can help you. I did write that many words last week, but it wasn’t as spontaneous as it sounds. …Writing7 min read
Jun 6, 2017Tell ’Em You Can Do The Job (Then Figure Out How)In 1949, in the city of Hazel Park, Michigan a father and son opened a construction and remodeling business. As the decade marked by war wound to a close, there was an optimism that fueled cities and towns across the land. Young people were marrying and starting families. …Startup7 min read
Published in Startups & Venture Capital·May 25, 2017You Need More Than A DeadlineThe clock is ticking, and time is running out on me. A writer’s best friend is a deadline, but the paradox is that our deadlines are often self-imposed. And without accountability, a self-imposed deadline is like the snooze button. If you don’t feel like working, you move the deadline. But…Writing5 min read
May 25, 20173 Steps To Destroy Mental Clutter and Knock Out Your GoalsEveryone has a junk drawer that no one is allowed to see. My wife and I have a friend with a Southern Living kind-of house. When you visit you want to sit with a steaming cup of tea on the pristine white couches and have a photo shoot. Every thing…Life Lessons5 min read
