I don’t often talk directly about my faith on this blog. It’s not that I’m ashamed of it or scared to address it blatantly; it’s more that my faith and my relationship to God are central to everything that I do (or, at least, that’s the goal). It’s the basis of everything I share here,…
When I’m heading off-course —and I’m talking about internally off-course—there are certain clear signs in my life, externally. I say “clear” because they’re very evident when I’m paying attention and staying on the lookout for them. But they’re also easy to ignore should I so choose. And for a long time, I did so choose. I turned a blind eye, ignoring…
There are so many aspects of our youth that seem silly in retrospect: the pain of unrequited crushes, the worry over future responsibilities, and the seemingly constant contest of popularity. And yet, we carry so much of it into adulthood without even realizing it. If there’s one thing I’ve had to remind myself of as…
I was the only member of my team for a long while. And, honestly, there were parts of going it alone that I really loved. I loved the creative freedom. I loved making all of the decisions. I just generally loved having complete control over my business. But eventually, I realized I couldn’t do it…
A few things I’m into right now: SEE: The End It Movement in action — Join me in partnering with them to fund the fight against modern-day slavery. READ: The 4 Disciplines of Execution — It’s a Covey book, which means it’s a pretty heavy read… but full of valuable research and information. HEAR: K-Love —Or silence, especially when…
Your morning is your sacred space. It’s an opportunity to carve out time dedicated to you and your highest priorities. And when done with consistency—which is the whole point of a “routine”, after all—a successful morning routine can actually change your life. It will slowly shift your focus, your habits, and your attitude if you…
When’s the last time you thought about your personal brand? I’ll be honest, even as a business owner with a bit of a personal platform, I don’t always consider my own brand. But it is important—whether you’re an entrepreneur or the stay-at-home parent (or both)—because it allows you to be proactive about the way you’re…
I started my business in 2011. And if my passion—helping entrepreneurs design and take back control of their lives—were currency, I would’ve been turning a profit within days. That’s not the way most businesses work, unfortunately. Passion is great (important, even) but it can only get you so far. And mine did. But by the…
“Stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel.” I’m not sure who first said that. Probably Shakespeare. But I get it. I think you get it, too. By now, I think we’re all familiar with the negative aspects of comparing ourselves to others. We know that it makes us feel bad about even the…
