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...
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...
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...
A Day In The Woods

A Day In The Woods

One of my favorite activities is camping. There’s something special about getting back to nature that reenergizes me. Looking at the lake. Walking on a nature trail. Sitting around a campfire talking with good friends. I have many fond memories of nights in a tent...

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