The other week I was at a theater show with my wife. During the play, I had to go to the restroom, but I hesitated for the longest time. Sitting. Waiting. Squirming. Feeling like my bladder was about to explode any moment. Why didn't I just get up and leave? Because I thought that I couldn't stand up and leave during the theater performance. You see, the restroom was … [Read more...]
25 Lessons Learned In 25 Years of Life
Today is my 25th birthday. Two weeks ago, I asked myself: What are some lessons I've learned in life so far? Here is the list I came up with: 1. Your relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing in life. No one loves you more than Jesus Christ does (see John 3:16). 2. Colorado is the best state in America. 3. Reading, learning, and relationships open … [Read more...]
How To Be A Good Listener
Make eye contact (your eyes reveal your heart). Ask questions and verbally track with the person talking (this will happen naturally if you're actually listening). Align your body to face the person (body language communicates a lot). Don't be distracted by your iPhone, the TV, or your own thoughts. And most importantly, genuinely care about the other person. (This … [Read more...]
It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New and Become Successful
Think it's too late to learn a new skill and/or become successful? Think again. Here are 15 successful people who learned a new skill later on in life, and became successful. Props and credit to Funders and Founders for this great infographic and research: And if that isn't enough motivation, check out this data on the age of some of the most successful company … [Read more...]
How To Love Your Wife For Life
Recently, my wife and I struck up a conversation with two elderly couples after a church gathering. One of the couples had been married for 58 years, and the other couple had been married for 63 years. When it came to marriage, these two couples were successful. I was fascinated that these two couples had remained faithful to each other after so many years. (They had been … [Read more...]
How To Influence People While You’re Alive and When You’re Dead
The other day I went to a Barnes & Noble and looked at the bestselling business books. I was surprised when I saw this: That entire row underneath 'Best in Business' are all books written by Stephen Covey (all except for one). Covey was an international bestselling author who passed away in July 2012, and yet, his books continue to sell and influence lives, even … [Read more...]
Make Sure You Do These 5 Things Before You Get Married
I've made a lot of mistakes in life - some big, some small. Thankfully, who I married is not one of them. My wife Abigail is amazing . She's not perfect, but she's closer to it than me, and there is no other woman I'd rather be married to. While we cannot control everything in life, most of us do have control over who we marry. For anyone who is in a relationship, … [Read more...]
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