For my birthday this year my wife got me concert tickets to some guy I’d never heard of. In many ways, his chorus became the anthem of our 2019.
Life Changes, And Boy Did It…
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Why Not Start Today?
The first day back to work after a few days rest always seems a little harder. Just that little change in routine makes all the difference. Last week I finished reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Not only is he a great storyteller, but his book had so much practical and actionable advice. Here are a few […]
2016 Year in Review
So, here it is. My 2016 year in review aka my After Action Review. Below is a quick summary of my goals, sustains, and improves for 2016 as well as a few plans for 2017. Big Picture In 2016 I tried something new. Instead of just charging ahead with smaller goals as they came up, […]
Summer’s Almost Over & Updates
I can’t believe the summer is almost over. I hope you had a chance to get some rest and enjoy the sun while it was around. My summer went by too fast and felt way too busy. I know that sounds funny coming from a “productivity” guy. I spent the summer taking care of my […]
2016 Reader Survey Insights
Recently, many of you shared thoughts and comments on the 2016 Mission Mindset Reader Survey. This survey helped me gather data and insight into who you are and what you’re looking to accomplish with a mission mindset. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who shared their input. You’re awesome! I’ve spent the past couple weeks pouring […]
Want a Say in What Happens Here?
I’ve got a lot of great content to create this year. I plan to launch an online course and maybe begin personal coaching or write my first book. But…I need your help. Before I jump into my first project, I wanted to give you a chance to determine what type of content to create. If […]
3 Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
This week I got news that my grandfather had passed away. It was not unexpected since he was in his early eighties, but death always has a way of helping the survivors remember life’s gift. My grandfather lived a long and prosperous life and passed his lessons down to me and the rest of the […]
The Mission Mindset: The Key to Productivity
I’m back and ready for action. The Mission Mindset is completely revamped and ready to help your productivity. Now get out there and take control of time. “Productivity gurus” are constantly telling you the newest tip you have to try. Turns out these “tips” usually aren’t practical for average people with full schedules. We’re too busy […]
Happy Thanksgiving
I hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving and are getting to spend some quality time with family and loved ones. I can tell you that Thanksgiving is one holiday I really enjoy, and not just because I get to eat amazing food. In my family, we have a tradition that I hated as a kid. My grandpa made us go around […]
Why Memorial Day Matters
I’m a Soldier and always feel guilty when people thank me for my service. I get especially embarrassed when people thank me on Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Photo Credit: MarkHohn via Compfight cc [/featured-image] I’ve served for four years and never deployed past Oklahoma. More importantly, these are days set aside for those […]
One Question All Fathers Must Ask to Help Their Kids Achieve
What’s the one question any quality leader asks his team? All military leaders are responsible for mentoring the Soldiers under their command. Similarly, a father is responsible for raising quality children. Responsible to help them discover the best version of themselves and to do their best at everything. Soldiers and children need to answer one […]
Lead Your Kids More Effectively With This Simple Rule
Every dad should want to have a positive influence on his children. As men, we want to work efficiently and show real results. Sometimes this can be incredibly difficult when it comes to working with kids. Follow this one simple rule and you’ll see great results. The Rule: 1/3-2/3 Analyze your project for non-negotiable deadlines. Create a […]
Identify & Juggle Life’s Glass Balls
Do you ever feel like there’s just too much on your plate? Between responsibilities at home, at work, and all the odd projects, we’ve all been there. It’s easy to feel like a clown in a juggling act trying just to keep the balls from dropping. But what if I told you that […]
Insights from My 2015 Reader Survey
Two weeks ago I released my first reader survey. This survey has given me concrete data and insight into who you are and what you are looking to gain from this blog. You were also kind enough to share your biggest challenges. In short, it helped me see the forest and the trees. I’ve spent […]
Lead Your Family Uphill & Into The Wind & Watch Them Grow
Fathers have a responsibility to develop and mentor their children. Just this week one of my mentors posted the following on Facebook: I think most everybody has that one person that pushed them, supported them, and mentored them…Tough, but always fair. Demanding, but “human.” It is your job as a father to be that person. To provide […]