All of My Thoughts and Articles
Look For the Rainbow
The other day, I felt frustrated with myself. One of the things I’m trying to work on in my personal life is to be honest with others about what I want, even if it might ...
How to Differentiate Good Conflict from Bad Conflict
Conflict is a tricky thing to deal with in relationships and teams. Most of us avoid conflict like the plague. We are scared of it, and it makes us nervous. But conflict can be good ...
Choose Your Tradeoffs
I was talking with a friend recently about his career trajectory. He was working at a smaller company, and doing well, but he was considering a new opportunity with a larger company. The new job ...
What is True Religion?
If you ask people what is “at the heart” of Christianity, you will probably get a bunch of different answers. Loving God and loving others. Following the 10 commandments. Fulfilling the Great Commission to make ...
Be in the Parade
Bob Goff tells a story about how his family started an annual parade in their neighborhood. They sent invitations to everyone in the neighborhood, inviting them to be part of the parade. There was just ...
A Day in the Life of an Enneagram 9: John D.
What is it like being a 9? I was introduced to the Enneagram only a few years ago and I am now in my sixties. Initially I did not like my score. I took the ...
Could You Do It For a Million Dollars?
The other day, I was doing a tough ab workout in my garage called Ab Ripper X. The workout involves 13 exercises, 25 reps each. Most of the time, I have to take some breaks ...
Channel Your Vacation Self
I think I’m a better person when I’m on vacation. Awhile back--before COVID :(-- I was out of town visiting a few friends. I noticed during the trip that I was different somehow, but I ...
Be Careful About Unrealistic Expectations
Not too long ago, I was watching the Bachelorette. (I know, a great use of my time.) The couple went on this date that was just amazing. They were in Ireland, and the date took ...
