For the last few years, my friend Bob has hosted a retreat in Canada for his friends. The lodge where the retreat is held is 50 miles from the nearest road, outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. To get there, you have two options: a quick seaplane flight directly to the dock, or a long couple … More Two Ways to Make Everyday Life Feel Like a Vacation
I once heard my friend Steve Moakler say, “Pay attention to the people and things that make you come alive.” He was making the point that the stuff that makes us come alive is a great way to learn what to pursue in our own lives. This concept of chasing the things I loved was … More Pay Attention to What Makes You Come Alive
Standout Moments January — Creating Your Life Plan Donald Miller has developed life-planning content that has greatly impacted my personal growth over the past several years. His book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years posed the question, “Are you living a good story with your life?” I attended my first Storyline Conference in Portland … More 2014: A Year in Review
While we often view past struggles as the unfortunate parts of our story, I’ve learned to see them as opportunities. I no longer get down on myself about making mistakes as long as I make things better the next time. I don’t know if it’s my optimism or some kind of lesson that’s been instilled … More Turn Your Mistakes into Opportunities to Get Better
For the last five years, my inbox has been a constant source of stress and anxiety. I tried so hard to stay caught up, but was always buried. Lately, I’ve implemented some tactics to stay out of the inbox hole and into a better headspace. Until a few months ago, I was working a full time job … More 5 Email Tactics to Get to “Inbox Zero”
We share a common struggle — knowing how and when to deliver bad news. My tendency is to delay the delivery, or worse, try to avoid the need for delivery by allowing time to pass. But I’ve found this only makes the inevitable harder. So, what is the solution? Say what you need to say … More You May Be Making Your Bad News Even Worse
A little while back, I woke up at 4:07am to bring a couple of friends to the airport. They were headed to Colorado and had booked an early flight to maximize the amount of time they would spend with their family. As they got out of the car, they thanked me for the ride as … More How To Know If You’re Keeping Score In Your Friendships
