Punching Monday in the Face...with a Chair
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You know why I like Monday?
Because there’s no pretense about it.
Monday isn’t sexy. It’s not cute or fun.
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6 Ways to Seek Excellence and Grow Through It
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A few years ago my husband and I started attending a very large church that, to some, might seem to have it all together but I think they would be the first to admit they don’t.
We are so thankful for our time there. We learned so much and we got to rest and recover.
But some of the typical things that people encounter with larger churches were things that we found to be challenging, and at times frustrating.
- It was hard sometimes to feel connected.
- At times things felt a little too well rehearsed.
- And we wondered if we were “cool” enough.
Shocking, I know.
I have a tattoo. Matt wears skinny jeans. What more could you want?
Read MoreKill the Clutter. Reclaim Your Life.
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I really thought adulthood would be a certain cure to procrastination.
I thought I would arrive to a place where I could inherently muster myself to a place of responsibility, never to leave any of my work undone again.
I was wrong.
It's delusional to think that things will organize themselves.
Have you ever thought this?
Read MoreDear Self
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Now you’re in it.
You've set a plan into play and you’re watching it grow.
Maybe it’s just a trickle for now, but it’s been enough to peak your interest.
It’s enough to determine that what you’ve began you should at least continue.
This is just a plug, a nod, a nudge to tell you to keep going.
Read MoreEmbracing the Gift of Work
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"So, what should I do next?"
I speak to audiences of people on a pretty regular basis, so this is a question I hear often.
I mean, I get it.
You're searching for a blueprint or formula than can carry you in the right direction and ideally, help you secure a more successful future, right?
But what if there's more to it than this?
Motivation is a powerful thing, especially when it comes to how we look at work.
Read MoreThe Gift of Failing Forward
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Failure is the greatest educator I know.
Nothing sticks or stands out as much as missing the mark. Wins in life are good. But, for me, as an achiever, it’s not long after a high mark that I start looking for another moment to conquer.
Failure, however, reveals ways that I’ve missed the mark. It gives me a chance to get better.
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Why the Message Still Matters
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The first time I ever stood in front of a crowd to speak, I made sure to dapper up. I slicked my hair back, put on my best sweater and pair of corduroys, made VERY certain to smell nice, stepped on stage, and then…
I totally forgot to hold the microphone close enough to my mouth so anyone could hear me. During my message no one bothered to say anything. It wasn’t until after the event when I asked a friend what they thought, that I actually knew what had happened. My friend’s response?
“It was good,” they said. “I just couldn’t hear you.”
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