As I observe conflict in my life and the lives of others, I find it all comes down to one thing― communication. No matter how precisely we communicate something, there will likely be someone who doesn’t get it. I used to get frustrated when people didn’t understand the point I was trying to convey. Then […]
Build a Foundation to Have the Freedom to Follow Your Dreams – Part III – Supportive Relationships
Welcome back to my series on building a foundation to have the freedom to follow your dreams. I introduced the idea behind this foundation in Part I. If you missed it, you can go back and read it here. Last week I covered the first element of the foundation – Good Health. Which leads us […]
How to Achieve Your Financial Goals as a Couple – Even When a Saver Marries a Spender
I don’t think that it’s possible to have a healthy relationship without disagreeing now and then. Sometimes it’s little disagreements, like where to go for dinner. Other disagreements are much more personal and emotional, like your financial goals. We all have unique wiring and life experiences that have shaped how we think and feel about […]
Crush Your Goals with an Accountability Partner
It took me a long time to learn how the people I surround myself with affect my life. In my twenties, I realized that some people were so negative, that they made me more negative. As I moved away and found distance, my life got better. In my thirties, I discovered that as I surrounded […]
The Little Things – How Everyday Moments End Up Meaning the Most
I bet you have an incredible bucket list filled with epic experiences, far-flung adventures, and big hairy goals. But what if at the end of your life, it’s not the epic adventures you remember, but the little things? Would that inspire you to live differently today? The purpose of this community is to help passionate […]
What We Learned When We Decided to Get Help for Our Marriage
I try to be exceptionally honest and open with my readers. At the same time, I am very deliberate about writing a positive narrative for my life. I worry that it might seem like I’m trying to make everything look perfect on the outside. This post should clear that up and show you that we’re […]
Don’t Overlook This Opportunity for Growth
Think for a moment about the principles you believe most deeply. Perhaps you are opposed to animal cruelty and live a vegan lifestyle. Maybe you are deeply religious and have a strong connection to the teachings of your faith. Some of you may be proponents of the second amendment and take every opportunity to protect […]
7 Simple Ways to Be a Supportive Spouse (Friend, Boss, Parent …)
One of my favorite Jim Rohn quotes is, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” It’s true. If you spend time with focused and driven people, you’ll become more focused and driven. If you spend time with negative people, you too will become more negative. I wish I […]
To Best Serve Others – Serve From a Full Cup
Imagine you take your bike out for a ride on a hot summer day. Anticipating you’ll get thirsty, you bring along a water bottle, but you forget to fill it. The bottle is present, but it’s useless. The same applies to ourselves. Unless our cup is full, we have nothing to share with others. This […]
Create Joy by Learning to Give Better Compliments
Think back to the last time you complimented a child. Do you remember how their eyes lit up? Think back to the last time someone gave you a compliment that made you feel this way. How long ago was that? Learning to give sincere and constructive compliments is a small change that has a huge […]