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Passion Is The Key…
Don’t let the weight of the world bring you down, folks! Sure, it’s tempting to conform to society’s expectations and norms, but that’s like wearing socks with sandals – it might be comfortable, but i
Putting Yourself in Other’s shoes…
Empathy is a quality of character that can truly change the world. It’s seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another. If you judge people,
All In? All Out?
In the tapestry of our lives, commitment weaves the threads that bind our relationships, fortify our work ethic, and infuse our journey with purpose. It is a force of remarkable potency, capable of pr
No excuses…
Embrace the Power to Shape Your Life! Responsibility is not inherited, it’s a choice that every individual must make in their journey. It’s a choice that carries the weight of great opportunities and
Unmasking Authenticity
In a world where masks are worn, and deception seems to lurk around every corner, the pursuit of authenticity becomes a sacred quest. It’s an invitation to strip away the layers of defensiveness, cast
Focused and Consistent Hard Work…
Just as a skilled builder carefully selects the finest materials, trust requires a discerning eye. We must carefully choose the elements of reliability, integrity, and honesty, laying them as the stur
Character BEFORE Career!
When anything comes before your personal character, not only will you loose every time, your life will eventually be filled with a paralyzing amount of regret. So how much is a person’s integrity wort
Why together?
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This truth can be applied on a personal level, in our businesses and can be seen throughout nature. I think a wonderful example
Half The Story…
This website is a way for me to archive my experiences, share important life lessons, and reflect on the defining moments that have shaped me into who I am today. More importantly I hope it’s a way to
Never Forgotten…
My grandfather grew up in a rural farm town in Wright County, Minnesota. In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s he fought with the Navy in the Korean war serving on the destroyer ship USS O’Brien DD-725S
Guide And Protect…
It seems that every January as I’m getting ready to kick off the new year, I’m inundated all around me with an over-emphasis on making new years resolutions and setting big insane goals. It can be ins
How it all happened…
Where there is love there is life! My wife Erin and I had our engagement and wedding up north in Crosslake Minnesota. Here are a couple old videos that share the story of how everything unfolded over
Making The World A Better Place!
I’m amazed almost every day by my daughter Kensie. She’s beautiful, smart, brave, creative, athletic, funny, musical, and so much more. I’m a proud dad and she’s taught me more in a couple years than
Some Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
The word ‘Hero’ is defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Some people don’t believe in heroes, but they haven’t met my dad. I can’t
A Mother’s Masterpiece…
A mother’s children are her most remarkable creation, embodying her greatest masterpiece. The love a mother holds for her child transcends all other affections, residing in a unique realm of its own.
The Art Of Living On Purpose…
Living a greater life is a multifaceted pursuit, requiring a delicate balance between the various domains of our existence. In my experience, there are five fundamental categories that contribute to a
Embracing The Concept of #Adulting…
After a couple years into marriage, I came home from work one day to randomly find that ‘out of the kindness of her heart’ my wife had decided to clean out my closet for me. What a wonderful gesture t