It can be so easy to rush from one thing to the next with a million things on our minds, constantly thinking, “What time is it? What time is it?” And not only is it easy to be busy and rushed, it’s often worn…
Recently, I’ve been thinking about how in all our busyness, life can seem to fly on by at breakneck speeds. I find myself thinking things like, “Wait, it’s the end of the month already? I thought the month just started!” It’s then I realize…
Recently, Claudia and I attended the Global Leadership Summit with our friends, Tim and Meredith Brunk. It was a wonderful two-day leadership conference filled with great speakers like Bill Hybels, Susan Cain, Tyler Perry, and Jeffrey Immelt, to name a few. As I was…
Worry. We all know it zaps our energy, creativity, and resourcefulness, but we often feel helpless to do anything about it. Without taking action, however, worry can grow into an all consuming fog of anxiety and fear. Personally, I’ve seen triggers that cause me…
Remembering someone’s name is important. It builds trust and rapport and strengthens the relationship. But many people are not good at it, and maybe they’ve never been, so they don’t even try any more. I know. This was my story for years. Thankfully, I’ve…
We’ve all been giving gifts and abilities, thoughts and ideas. We’ve all been put here with a purpose. But too many people just kind of go through life coasting along. Not believing they really have anything of significance to offer. They think that they’re…
How are you talking about that thing you’re doing?
Not long ago, one of the pastors from our church stopped by to see us and pray for our new baby girl, Evelina. As we were talking, he was telling us about a project he and his family have been working on. They call…
Recently, I was listening to an interview with Hal Elrod, author of Miracle Morning. He talked about clarity and how it’s the foundation for all success. “Clarity is the starting place of all success. And if you think of it, that would mean that extraordinary…
This past Monday morning, Claudia and I welcomed our new baby daughter into this world, Evelina Pearl Good. A 9 lb 2 oz bundle of pure joy! The birth of a baby is an exciting time. Sure, it’s a bit of an adjustment having…
One morning while reading in my office, I heard a bird squawking very loudly outside my open window. In the past, I probably wouldn’t have heard it. But since I’ve been working on being more present, not only did I hear it, I decided to see…