What Does a Lumberjack Do Without A Forest?

What Does a Lumberjack Do Without A Forest?

I spoke with a client named George, and I asked him how his business is weathering the slowdown. He mentioned that things had slowed down the last few weeks. As we talked further, he shared with me a story. He said, “What does a lumberjack do when they run out...
To visit or not to visit the Grand Canyon

To visit or not to visit the Grand Canyon

I had plans to go to the Grand Canyon in early May. I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, and I’ve heard that it is an awe-inspiring experience. I shared my plans to visit the Grand Canyon with someone who worked at the Grand Canyon. That person told me that the...
Life Goes On

Life Goes On

It hit a fatigue breaking point yesterday. Not sure what brought on the breaking point. Perhaps it was the COVID-19 email I received from EZ-Pass of Virginia. I live in North Carolina. This whole week was full of uncertainty, confusion, and fear. I received so many...
The Existence Of Water

The Existence Of Water

Earth lives in the Goldilocks’ zone of our solar system. If our planet were any closer to the sun, all of the water would boil off and escape the planet. If our planet were further away from the sun, all the water would be frozen, and the planet would be a frozen ball...
Navigating Through The Fog

Navigating Through The Fog

Navigating Through The Fog One of my favorite activities is hiking. Most of the hiking has been in the woods. I love being in nature and traveling on an adventure. In the woods, the trail markers are painted on trees to signify where the hiking trail is. These trail...
We’re Surrounded By The White Stuff

We’re Surrounded By The White Stuff

Every year in North Carolina, when winter rears its head, there is a strange phenomenon. When I turn on the news to watch the weather forecast, I notice something peculiar. Rather, I should say, my wife, notices something peculiar. It’s become a running joke in...
For The Want Of A Nail

For The Want Of A Nail

Little things matter. When you add up little things, they have a compounding effect. Benjamin Franklin said the following: “For the want of a nail the shoe was lost, For the want of a shoe the horse was lost, For the want of a horse the rider was lost, For the want of...
How To Build A Business With A Strong Foundation

How To Build A Business With A Strong Foundation

I spoke with someone earlier today about the economic uncertainty we are now facing. He shared with me that he has cash reserves that will carry him through for the next six months. I know several of my competitors will be closing their doors for good. They don’t have...
For Every Action, There is A Reaction

For Every Action, There is A Reaction

It happens regularly. How could it not happen? I have four children. As much as they love each other, not a day goes by without a fight in my household. One child looks at another child the wrong way. Cross words are exchanged that escalate into a shouting match. When...
Staying Present Is Important For Happiness

Staying Present Is Important For Happiness

We only have one life to live. Yet too often we get so consumed by things beyond our control that we lose sight of the precious hours we live each day. When we live in the past we live in regret. When we live in the future we live in worry. When we live in the...

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