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Do What You Hate
We live in a "snapshot world." That is, most of our events, news stories, and advice is given from a specific point in time, and a narrative is created around that moment. For example, a hiker is...
My Wife Died Last Night
I often write these blogs from the porch of my house - the first 30 minutes of the day before I grab some breakfast and start working. During this time, I usually pause for moments of thought and...
There is No Such Word as Focusi
Single Lens, Single Focus
I’m hyper-interested in just about…anything. Network technology. Family. Gardening. Guitar. Cooking. You name it – after getting past the initial barrier...
Must. Maintain. Focus.
My wife and were sitting with a group of friends discussing a recent sermon we heard at church. At this point, I have no idea what the message was about, but I remember the conversation turned to...
Focus Erosion Happens Subtly
It’s amazing we don’t bump into more things…
Working out isn’t hard once you get started. 95% of the challenge is getting started: changing into workout clothes, driving to...
What Are You Doing Here? You’ve Already Arrived!
A few months ago, my day at the office ended a little early. As I was driving home from, I decided to stop by a library on a community college campus to do a little reading and study. When I pulled...
Information is Not Power
“Another dead read?” The words stung as my wife responded to my summary of The 4-Hour Work Week – a book I had just finished reading that explained how I could be financially free...
Where to Begin
Just yesterday, I was getting my haircut and striking up a conversation with the 20-something year old girl cutting my hair. After talking to me for some time, she confided in me (in a low voice,...
Learning to Learn Again
While my high school and college attendance had some value, most of those years were spent playing video games and trying so hard to fit in with the crowds of “cool kids” (spoiler...