“There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.” - Freya Stark When I was a kid, one of my favorite toys was called “Stretch Armstrong.” It was a large, gel-filled action hero. The amazing thing about Stretch Armstrong is that even though it was only 15 inches in its original size, it could be stretched up to 5 feet. After it was … [Read more...]
Family Shift: The Danger of DRIFT
Helping families live with greater intention so that they can succeed in what matters most in life. I believe that every family ends up somewhere, but few families end up somewhere on purpose. Like most couples, it would probably be safe to say that when you first fell in love with your spouse or when you started your family, the dream was to live “happily ever … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
How Not to Bring The Worst of Our Past Into the Best of Our Future According to a Harris Poll, nearly one-third of American adults have a tattoo. Another interesting fact is that tattoo removal is the fasting-growing cosmetic procedure in the world. Why is that? Because tattoos last longer than the desire to get or have one. And, according to the Harris Poll I … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
How To Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever While in Dallas over Thanksgiving, my family got together at my sister-in-law’s house for dinner and an evening of fun. While we were all gathered together at her home, she introduced us to a very cool concept she had purchased from a website called myintent.org. The challenge is to identify “one word” that best describes your … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships
How To Deal With The “Cra-Cra” In Your Life This Christmas One of my favorite Christmas movies to watch during the holidays is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his love/hate relationship with his cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid). Not only is this movie hilarious, but it also serves as a reminder of how the holidays can be a challenge … [Read more...]