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Category Archives: Life
From Old Dreams To New Dreams
I wasn’t in a good place as I went to pick up my nine year old daughter from school the other day. My professional life has been somewhat tumultuous over the past few years as I have been transitioning out … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists, business, career, dreams, Life, World Vision
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Psalm of Life
The end of one year and the beginning of a fresh new one, I’m reminded of this…. Tell me not in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem.Life … Continue reading
Just Go.
Each time I return from a mission or advocacy trip to a third world or developing country, I always come back changed. Sometimes it’s subtle, other times it’s profound. I can’t say the intensity of the change always stays since … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Life, World Vision
Tagged charity, church, humanitarian, Life, mission trip, World Vision
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Slow Down And Smile
Over the past six months or so, a reoccurring theme has been generating in front of me. Maybe you’ve had a similar thing happen, where you receive a series of messages that have to do with a related idea or … Continue reading
On Being Thankful
We are annually reminded to be thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday and contemplate what we are grateful for. It’s a good and noble thing to do, but it shouldn’t be a once a year event; we should be practicing being … Continue reading
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Tagged chairty, giving, holiday, Soles4Souls, Thanksgiving, Visiting Orphans, World Vision
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Bringing Local Back
We are changing banks again. We left the mammoth Bank of America to a smaller regional bank about a year ago. Seeing the writing on the wall regarding fees and charges with the regional establishment, we made the move to … Continue reading
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9/11 Over The Atlantic
Flying over the Atlantic the pilot makes an announcement, “I don’t know exactly how to tell you this…” That got my attention and heart racing. Then something to the effect that the twin towers in New York City have been … Continue reading
Relationships In The Music Industry
There is typically a common denominator between those people I highly respect in the music industry: Authenticity Humility How they treat other people in all levels of profession The music business is an amazing industry to be a part of, … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Music Business, Nashville
Tagged career, Music Business, music industry, relationships
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Renewal, Not Resolutions, For 2011
I posted this article in 2009 and also this time last year. I cannot help but to once again revive it for I believe it is relevant as we approach yet another new year. I always have the need to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, C.S. Lewis, New Year, Screwtape Letters, self improvement
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Purchase an Acaci Necklace for Christmas and Help an Orphan in Uganda
With your purchase of one Acacia Necklace from Visiting Orphans, Sweep Sleep will provide one mosquito net for each orphan at Canaan Children’s Home in Jinja, Uganda. Our very own mission team headed out to Uganda on December 28th will … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Life
Tagged Acaci, charity, necklace, non-profit, orphans, Sweep Sleep, Uganda, Visiting Orphans
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Joel Burke: A Salute to John Wooden
“BREAKFAST WITH THE COACH” By Joel Burke “Failure to prepare is preparing for Failure.” John Wooden I tossed and turned all night. It was a wrestling match with the pillow and the pillow won. I was so anxious about the … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, coach, John Wooden, Life, self improvement, UCLA
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You Rock
From SETH GODIN’S BLOG This is deceptive. You don’t rock all the time. No one does. No one is a rock star, superstar, world-changing artist all the time. In fact, it’s a self-defeating goal. You can’t do it. No, but … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, goal, help, Life, marketing, productivity, professional, seth godin, vision, work
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How Much Of A New Thing?
It seems that every day I read a new article about a “hot” electronics or computer product preparing to be released to the public. What did I read about today? 3D-TV. I rolled my eyes. I’ve had my nice LCD … Continue reading
Posted in Business/Marketing, Life, Technology
Tagged 3D, Apple, budget, computer, consumerism, culture, electronics, entertaiment, iphone, ipod, materialism, money, Technology, television, tv
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Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
THAT’S LIFE By Joel Burke http://www.joelcburke.com One of my all time favorite singers has to be Frank Sinatra. He could tell a story in song like few could. There was no need to have video made, because you could see … Continue reading
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Tagged Frank Sinatra, God, joel burke, lessons, Life, Music, significance, song, That's Life
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Like Father Like Son?
I don’t believe too much in coincidence. I’m more of a fate and providence type of person. I think there are so many moments throughout our lives which occur that, if we only knew the details, would blow our minds. … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Photography
Tagged Bay, boat, bridge, California, coincidence, fate, God, Golden Gate Bridge, Life, moments, photo, Photography, providence, San Francisco
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Real Refreshment in 2010
I posted the following article this time last year. I believe it is relevant as we approach yet another new year and I always have the need to review these words periodically as a reminder to be intentional about doing … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Personal
Tagged 2010, C.S. Lewis, Christian, enjoyment, God, how to, joy, Life, New Year, refreshment, resolutions, Screwtape Letters, self help, time
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Don’t Be That Guy
I work out in the mornings now, much to my chagrin. I always enjoyed going after work which helped reduce the stress built up over the course of the day. Plus it was just easier than getting up so early … Continue reading
Posted in Gentlemen's Conclave, Life, Personal, Video
Tagged authentic, brian regan, confidence, gentlemen's conclave, man, me monster, men, real, respect, Video
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Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863
Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863 The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, God, president, thankful, Thanksgiving
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Home Improvement
Having an instant 5 year old has obviously been a major adjustment to our lives at home. It can be very easy to get distracted by all of the frustrations that come attached with it, but along the way I … Continue reading
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Tantalizing Glimpses
A reading from C.S. Lewis “The Problem of Pain”: “Even in your hobbies, has there not always been some secret attraction which the others are curiously ignorant of – something, not to be identified with, but always on the verge … Continue reading
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100 Ways to Make Your Brain Better, Faster, and Stronger
In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, building your brain power gives you an edge in the job market as well as other aspects of life. These tips will teach you how to boost your brain and memory to increase productivity and … Continue reading
Is Your Life Too Small?
From Dan Miller: This week a 36 yr old MBA in an executive position in an exciting industry shared this concern in her coaching profile: “I have a vague sense that my life is too small.” Living large does not … Continue reading
Risk and Reward
From Seth Godin: The risk/reward confusion It’s easy to to adopt the policy of avoiding risk at all costs, that whenever possible, the products you launch or the engagements you have should be flawless and without downside. Here’s the problem: … Continue reading
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Tagged business, marketing, reward, risk, seth godin
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Good to Great
A short but important piece from Dan Miller’s weekly newsletter. Find Dan’s blog HERE. There is a PBS special running right now on the music of David Foster (Hit Man – David Foster and Friends). As the hosts asked him … Continue reading
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Tagged artist, business, Dan Miller, David Foster, Life, Music, self help
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Increase your chances of finding a job
I’m always curious at strategies aimed at finding the work one loves to do. Desired careers don’t typically just fall on your lap. You have to identify what it is you want to do, pursue that work on your own, … Continue reading
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Tagged career, jobs, resume, search, unemployment
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Renewal, Not Resolutions, In The New Year
Have you ever noticed that frequently you end up not doing the very things you enjoy doing the most? Among the things I like to do is read, hike, have quiet time, go see art, work out, take photographs, and listen … Continue reading
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Tagged C.S. Lewis, Life, New Year, resolutions, self help, self improvement
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Digital Media Hype Getting Out of Control?
I’m sometimes put off by the technology everyone is saying I must have, and then if I choose to purchase it, find that within mere moments it is out of date or has a next generation that is the new must … Continue reading
On Being Thankful….
We are always reminded to be thankful on Thanksgiving and what we are to be grateful for. It’s a good thing to do, but this should not be a once a year event; we should be practicing being thankful every single day … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: Joel Burke
GO FOR THE GOLD! By Joel Burke What does it take to be a gold medal winner in the Olympics? How about an Olympic champion 14 times? Swimmer Michael Phelps has achieved a level of greatness that few people would … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, focus, games, gold, Guest Bloggers, joel burke, Life, medal, Olympics, preparation
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It took scientists to figure this out?
What is wrong with us if scientists have to release studies on how to be happy and stay sane? Read this article from the UK based Times Online. In it you will find 5 simple things you can do to protect … Continue reading
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
From the 48 Days blog of Dan Miller who is author of “No More Mondays“ and “48 Days To The Work You Love”. Does this reader question/comment ring any bells with you? “I have never understood the question (or variations … Continue reading
For The Record 