The verdict is in. For sustainable results and lasting success, it’s important to make the actions you take to accomplish your goals a practice and not a checkbox. Some people resist this truth. But, individuals who have a track record of being at the top of their game over a long period of time, embrace it. [Read more…] about It’s Practice, Not A Checkbox
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The principles I follow today are powerful, but they aren’t new. They are quite common. I’ve heard them my entire life. As a child, my parents taught me to treat harsh words with kindness and forgive those who judge; including myself. The church we attended said, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” [Read more…] about Make Common Sense Common Practice
The way I viewed mornings the first half of my life is much different than I see them now. Back then, I felt mornings were the toughest part of the day. I hardly ever wanted to get out of bed. [Read more…] about Own The Morning, Own The Day
I am fascinated by the time lapse concept used to create visual art and tell a story. In photography and videography, time lapse is when a scene is captured at a normal frame rate, then played back at a higher speed. The recording of the scene can take place over days, weeks, years or longer. Then it’s played at rates as high as 30 times faster than actual recording time. As a viewer, you see changes in the subject within seconds and minutes. This technique has been applied to nature films, mainstream movies and more. And now amateurs around the world are using it to express their creativity. [Read more…] about Time Lapse
I grew up around hard working adults. My parents and their siblings were the first examples I saw of a strong work ethic. They gave 100% to their jobs, family and community but only got paid for the hours put in at work. Everything else was considered an investment in yourself and others. [Read more…] about Worth More Than Money
In 1990, my Marine Corp unit was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm. There were so many significant events that took place during my time there. All of which shaped my life in different ways. One event stands out from the rest. [Read more…] about The STRONGER Mindset