Category: help

WHAT REALLY MATTERS

TO GET SUPER PERSONAL FOR A MOMENT…

I’m super proud of all of our kids. And my wife.

They’re each doing hard things. And they’re amazing at the things they take on. I’m so UNBELIEVABLY grateful and proud of them.

But in this long a** text to my son, I’m very clear on my POV on what REALLY matters in life…

And I’ll throw this encouragement out to everyone…

$20, given to a stranger, who’s asking for help. We’ve all needed help.
Maybe today you can be someone who helped someone else.

And if you give $20 to someone, but can’t really afford it right now… let me know. We got you.

Much love. Always and all-ways.

GRATEFUL

My dad’s offices (both work and home) were filled with books.

Shelves. Piles. Stacks everywhere. I need to dig up a photo — it was borderline chaos (in the best way).

And, yep… I definitely inherited all of that.
Thanks, Dad. Haha

But seriously… more than the books, he demonstrated even bigger things:

About being yourself. Staying curious. Seeking wisdom. And, using your God-given talents and hard-earned skills to help.

I’m endlessly grateful to have grown up in the orbit of someone so fully, genuinely engaged — with life, learning, people, and genuine community.

MOMENT BY MOMENT (This is how we make progress)

“Concentrate every minute… like a man on doing what’s in front of you with precise and genuine seriousness, tenderly, willingly, with justice.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.

Begin by focusing your attention on what you’re doing and why it matters.
Then, specify a desired goal and use each moment to work in that direction.

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.
There’s no need to rush.

Taken together, those moments will multiply and lead to real progress.
Progress towards important goals that change things for the better.

What you have is this moment. So focus your attention, create a meaningful intention, and then take deliberate action.

This is how we make progress:
Moment by moment. Drip by drip.

Keep going.

North Carolina

SOUNDING BOARD

I had the opportunity recently to be a sounding board for a good friend preparing for a new client pitch.

Helping him think through the strategy and push the pitch further was so energizing and rewarding. For both of us.

And the result? A strong YES from the client to a monthly retainer!

There’s nothing better than helping people win.

OFFER A MAP

As I was entering a favorite establishment of mine recently, I noticed a mother and her adult son standing just inside the doorway with a puzzled look on their face.

I sensed that this was their first time here.

And when I asked them if this was true, they said yes.

I introduced myself and told them that I would take care of them — that I would lead them to where they needed to be so they could have a great experience.

Our mini-tour only lasted a minute.

As our micro friendship concluded, I could tell they were relieved. Instead of confusion and fear on their face, they both warmly smiled and said, “thank you.”

To those who appear lost, offer a map with a friendly smile.