Journal
This is where I think out loud.
The journal is less polished than an article and less compressed than a poem. It’s where I work through ideas in real time — fatherhood, discipline, regret, leadership, faith, growth. Some entries are reflections on conversations. Some come from coaching. Some are written after a long day when something won’t leave my mind.
I don’t write these to sound profound. I write them to be clear. If I’m wrestling with something, I’d rather put it into words than let it sit unexamined.
Not every post is a conclusion. Some are questions. Some are course corrections. Some are reminders to myself.
This category is a record of progress — not perfection.
Mindsets That Make it Impossible to Be Happy
When you’re a kid, it’s pretty difficult not to be happy.
But as you grow older, the weight of the world begins to press down upon you: physical health; social and societal pressure; and repeated beatdowns, setbacks, and let-downs all compile to…
Brutal Truths
When someone finally sits you down and tells you the cold hard truth, it can be difficult to hear. But if you want to get the most out of your life, you need to get to the heart of the matter and cut the crap out of your life so you can focus on wh…
It’s not the bottom, it’s the foundation
Organizations are built on the work of people who don’t get paid very much, don’t receive sufficient respect, and are understandably wary of the promises they’ve been hearing for years. Calling these folks at the bottom of the org chart doesn’t hel…
