Hey guys! It’s Dad. When I was in college I had the privilege of taking an economics class taught by Stanford University professor and Austrian economist Kurt Leube. He opened my mind to an amazing truth that took me a long time to really wrap my head around. Sometimes this idea can be the mostContinue reading “#itsdad ~ You’ve Never Made a Wrong Decision”
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#itsdad – Love is a Verb
Hey Guys! It’s Dad! I don’t often quote the Bible, but this one sure fits the idea I wanted to share with you today. “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” ~John 3:18 “I love you.” When those words are sincere, heartfelt, there’s almost no betterContinue reading “#itsdad – Love is a Verb”
#itsdad ~ The Strength In Our Scars
“Don’t look where you fell. Look where you slipped.” ~ African Proverb. Yeah. Dad’s unusual, to say the least, but I see scars as something beautiful. Maybe I have to or I could never see myself as whole, but I think that scars, the marks on our bodies that tell our most personal and transformativeContinue reading “#itsdad ~ The Strength In Our Scars”
#ItsDad ~ You Aren’t Angry
This isn’t semantics, guys, so grab some chips and dip, and lets dig in. Words are powerful. Words hurt people and heal people. Words start wars and end them. And although this post might initially seem like a play on words or a clever attempt to get you to see something from a new pointContinue reading “#ItsDad ~ You Aren’t Angry”
We’ll Always Find What We’re Looking For
As I continue to grow and to practice what I preach to my students and to my own sons, the more I’m convinced that we see what we want to see and what we have been conditioned to see, even if it’s unpleasant. We’re unconsciously looking for more of what we’re accustomed to seeing. SometimesContinue reading “We’ll Always Find What We’re Looking For”
Don’t Spend Another Moment.
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” ~ Nelson Mandela I’ve been hurt, and I’ve been lied to. I’ve been stolen from, and I’ve been betrayed. I’ve been abused, deceived, and intentionally mislead…and I’m grateful for every last bit of it. Ironically, it has ushered peace into my life.Continue reading “Don’t Spend Another Moment.”
Defense. Education. Proactivity.
“I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Why so many enemies? Why so much division? Why so much pain? So many lost, misunderstood, trapped, and imprisoned. Why does the US pay half of the world’s two-trillion-dollar annual defense budget? And why are so many of ourContinue reading “Defense. Education. Proactivity.”
#itsdad – The Unseen Battles of Others
“Be kind; for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Although often misattributed to Plato, this one originated from Scottish writer and theologian Ian Maclaren. On the surface, this post might appear to be just another cliched effort to sprinkle a bit of sunshine on your day; but it truly isn’t. It’s here asContinue reading “#itsdad – The Unseen Battles of Others”
The Importance of Asking Why
As a teacher for the last 15 years, and with corporate training systems in my background as well, I’ve had countless opportunities to “break the ice” with students and colleagues. That said, even typing the term “Ice Breaker” makes me cringe. But yes, I have started every convention, every meeting, and ever semester with theContinue reading “The Importance of Asking Why”
My Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Toolbox.
When it comes to the stresses of our lives, maybe Lennon & McCartney had the answer right from the start. We need to just “Let it be.” It’s likely, however, that even those famous lyrics were inspired by wisdom passed down by the sages and mentors who guided Liverpool’s famous composing duo. Reading and listeningContinue reading “My Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Toolbox.”
Harvesting Insights 