Envy. If you aren’t on one side of it, you are probably on the other. Let me explain. We have all felt envious of someone or something at some point. An incurable case of the “I wishes.” I wish I had their house, or car, or family, or job, or their freedom lifestyle, etc. If […]
Been there, done that. Muscle memory. It’s the ability to act without thinking, and it’s a real-life survival skill. We are in the middle of gutting our kitchen for a remodel. I have my essentials laid out in plain view on a table, but I have a hard time trying to find whatever I’m looking […]
For years I over-salted my food. As I sprinkled away, tongue in cheek, I’d loudly announce, “I am a runner.”My justification was that runners sweat massively, losing tons of sodium, so we needed extra salt.Even though I haven’t run much at all in nearly three years, I still use that line.The truth is, I love […]
Gosh, we are impatient. I was in the grocery store and watched a gal switch checkout lines two times in 2 minutes. The line to her right seemed to be moving faster, so she hopped over one lane. I noticed she was looking a little frazzled, and when that line stalled for a price check, […]
If God wanted us to talk more and listen less, I think he would have given us one ear and two mouths. Several times a day, I’ll open the notes app on my phone and type in a thought or an idea that has just crossed my mind so I don’t forget. At some point, […]
Appalachian Trail thru-hiking should be an Olympic sport, and everyone who completes it should receive a gold medal.Every single thru-hiker. Without exception.These icons should be honored with parades and parties and eventually be the most coveted candidates for the world’s most lucrative jobs. Even a one-day hike on the AT is grueling. Some sections are […]
When you’re in a funk, stressed out, or even just tired, a better, happier, and livelier mood can be less than one minute away. Here are my four go-to recipes for peace, energy, and joy. I call it my Power Move! I use this power move right before phoning a client, writing my blog, or speaking […]
If it feels like the odds are against you, you might be right. It’s rare for something of value to land in your lap. To accomplish great things, you’re always going to have hurdles. Do not let them discourage you! Instead, be thankful because, in the end, those hurdles will make us smarter and stronger. […]
Yesterday was one brutal hike for me. The humidity was high, and if my glutes didn’t feel like rubber bands from climbing, my knees and quads were burning from the descent. In six hours, we covered over 12 miles. My feet hurt, I was hot, and lord, was I beat. We arrived at the parking […]
There are good habits and there are bad habits. We are constantly trying to make them or break them. As luck would have it, forming a good habit takes the same amount of effort as breaking a bad habit. But stay with it. They’re both worthwhile. The problem with most bad habits is that instant […]