Do it with eyes wide open

I respect the heck out of anyone who provides for their family. Work is important. It is not a “four-letter word.” God designed it for a purpose. It is good—very good, even. But it is possible to be so consumed by it that it robs you of experiencing the good life....

Content is for Using, not Abusing

I’m addicted to food. There, I said it. I really love to eat. Especially pizza and delicious bread. As you might imagine, I have some weight to lose due to my addiction. The addiction is crippling sometimes. It makes me feel depressed, like I’ll never make progress,...

The Power of Being Intentionally 90%

I’m surrounded by perfectionists. Seriously — many people I work closely with are so good at the details and barely let anything slide. It drives me nuts. Of course, they probably look at me and think, “Wow, he doesn’t really care about doing a great job.” When the...

The want behind the want

People are complicated. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that nothing is black and white. There are many layers to the decisions people make, and there are many forces at work that we’re not even aware of in our own decision-making. As a web designer, the...

The Five Hesitations of an Entrepreneur

When I look back on my experience as an entrepreneur, I find that there is a predictable pattern that rears its ugly head anytime I stop short of achieving something. These “hesitations” are the grinding force that makes you come to a halt. They stand in your way....

The best somebodies are nobodies

The more you grow your business and scale your team, the more you quickly learn how much of your success comes from the heroes you place around you rather than being a hero yourself. In fact, you may end up finding that you become heroic to the people on your team...