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Miscellany

Month in Review for October 2012

As the weather turns colder and we break out our comfy sweatshirts, we look forward to the winter months ahead and 2013 right around the corner! Here’s a brief recap of this past month and some of what’s been going on in our world.…

November 5, 2012
Miscellany

The Lighter Side: Waiting for God or Procrastinating?

“When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.” ~Andy Andrews Question: Have you ever put off making a decision and used something like this as an excuse?  …

November 3, 2012
Miscellany

The Power of Disrupting Your Routine

I realized in a new way today the power of disrupting our routine. You see, we wanted to remember to soak oatmeal this evening before going to bed. So, Claudia wrote a reminder for us to remember. Just writing a reminder can really make…

November 2, 2012
Miscellany

Input Wanted: What Type of Planner Do You Prefer

Recently, a group of about 40 of us completed the rise365 Productivity Experiment. It was a great group of folks sharing ideas and keeping each other accountable with being more productive. One of the conversations centered around planners and organization. This conversation peaked my interest as…

October 31, 2012
Miscellany

Please Take Our Reader Survey

We started this site one year ago as we embarked on a quest to live more purposeful, intentional, and exciting lives. A lot of amazing things have happened since we started with our first awkward video and marched forward. We’ve connected with many great people…

October 29, 2012
Miscellany

Video Sunday: Guys’ Night In, Girls’ Night Out

Jude and I are holding the fort down while Claudia hits the town with a friend to hear an author speak. Also, we have only two month of 2012 left! Now’s the time to look ahead to next year and decide what you want it to…

October 28, 2012
Personal Growth

The Lighter Side: Life Takes Time

Remember that life is a process. We can’t do everything at once. Let’s focus on one thing at a time and do it well before going on the next. Question: Have you been spreading your efforts too thin?   …

October 27, 2012
Entrepreneurship

A Solopreneur’s Big Challenge

One of the challenges of starting your own business and being a solopreneur, is needing to decide on what to do and when to do it. I used to think this would never be a problem for me. Then, I stepped out on my…

October 24, 2012
Personal Growth

The #1 Key to Getting the Most Out of a Book

Claudia and I read a lot of books and listen to a lot of audio programs and podcasts. On a recent trip to the library, we checked out fifteen books. I’ll admit, we went a little overboard. We didn’t quite get through all of…

October 22, 2012