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I love playing with ideas. I’m definitely an idea guy. Unfortunately, though many of them do, many of them also don’t tend to ever see the light of day. I was reading Jason Curlee’s blog and saw this post recently talking about the book Genius Machine. Here’s quoting his analysis of it. Ideas enter the [...]

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So I was reading Tony Morgan’s blog and got inspired to try out the personality pattern test as well. My pattern said that I am mostly passionate, innovative and creative. What do you guys think? Here’s the test if you want to take it too: Personality Patterns Test Here’s a picture of my graph. Passionate [...]

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The Joy of Wonder

In: Life Tips

This made me chuckle. Its true, we are in one of the most incredible times in history. We shouldn’t forget that so easily. I originally saw this at: http://www.justsell.com/be-more-amazed-complain-less/?utm_source=js-newsletter_2009-08-05&utm_medium=email&utm_content=text_heres-a-hilarious-4-minute-video-clip

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I thought overall he has some very motivational things to say. A lot of what I got from him is, if you are scared, ask yourself why and what’s the worst that could happen. Learn from the best. Reading some other people’s comments, he might over simplify some things in the sense that they may [...]

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1. Don’t let go
2. Hesitation is bad
3. Have a plan
4. The move is the end
5. Know how to rest
6. Fear sucks
7. Opposites are good
8. Strength does not equal success
9. Know how to let go

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Smile and Move

In: Career, Children's Ministry, Life Tips
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The Final Estimate Of Men

In: Leadership, Life Tips, Quotes

“One of the outstanding ironies of history is the utter disregard of ranks and titles in the final judgements men pass on each other. The final estimate of men shows that history cares not an iota for the rank or title a man has borne, or the office he has held, but only the quality [...]

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Brandon asked me about this again and what I am doing with this now and if things were still the same with this plan.  Great question, Brandon.  Here’s the update: Here is my suggestion for a starting set of accounts that you should have as a foundation and why. You will want to open three [...]

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To thine own self be true

In: Life Tips

The Guy in the Glass by Dale Wimbrow, (c) 1934 When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world makes you King for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn’t your Father, or Mother, or [...]

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On Wisdom and Reproof

In: Leadership, Life Tips, Personal Life

So I’ve recently been thinking about reproof when in leadership. As a leader, sometimes there are things that you see going on that you don’t like that need to be handled. The question is how, as a leader, do you handle the situation? Some will “put them in their place” with some verbal lashings. Others [...]

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I am constantly trying to learn more and work smarter. The idea here is to share what I find along the way. Maybe you'll find some things here that will help you too. The main areas of my curiosity are technology, leadership, business and working with children. I hope you like what you find.


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