In honor of President’s Day 2015, I wanted to pay a special debt of gratitude to General George Washington. Today marks the official birthdate of our first American President and I wanted to recognize a few key events of Washington’s life that you might not have been aware of. FIRST AND FOREMOST, TODAY IS NOT […]
Have you ever taken a personality test? Meyers-Briggs, DISC, Johnson-O’Conner? Roughly 5 years ago I traveled to Atlanta for my personality profile test. After 4 hours of testing both standardized and interactive, I was scored based on my evaluation of certain criteria. Specifically, I took the John-O’Conner test and was rated high in a category […]
When you think of the word “start” what comes to mind? A track, a swimming pool or perhaps a line in the sand? You stand on the other side that represents routine. Until you actually start, you have no hope of getting there (wherever that may be.) This is the season of setting goals and […]
The inspiration for this post came from editor-in-chief of USA Triathlon Magazine, Rob Urbach! The title says it all… This article reminded me of the importance of sharing. It caused me to think about my passion of triathlon training and racing. I can honestly say that it if had not been for the efforts of a friend […]
Autonomy….”the American Dream.” To live in a way that requires no assistance is the American way. We glorify independence. What’s the problem with autonomy anyway? Autonomy is the socially acceptable term for arrogance. Allow me to present my appeal… Let’s consider history and reflect upon various leaders who were known for their “arrogance.” In Biblical […]
I cannot for the life of me figure out why change is such a bad thing. Without question at some point during the day you will face an opportunity to reject or accept change. It could be as simple as taking a different route to work in the morning or as complex as beginning a […]
Yesterday, we watched the Patriots and Seahawks play Superbowl XLIX. Irregardless of your feelings for the outcome, a fierce competition between the best 2 teams in the NFL occurred in front of millions of people all over the world. Both sides ran as fast they could, hit as hard as they could, strategized to the […]
I was blown away by the profound truth of Andy Stanley in his Resolutions series. I was listening to part 2 of his sermon series this past week while on the Stepmill at the gym. As he uttered these words I found a smile growing on my face… If you have been following my writing […]
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I was blown away by the profound truth of Andy Stanley in his Resolutions series. I was listening to part 2 of his sermon series this past week while on the Stepmill at the gym. As he uttered these words I found a smile growing on my face…
If you have been following my writing for any length of time you know that Purpose is my platform. I have recently completed my first manuscript on this very subject and hope to launch by June. I am passionate about helping other people find their purpose. Andy Stanley is the best communicator in the country as far as I’m concerned. The fact that he would chose to address this topic has only affirmed my conviction in the value of purpose.
Here’s the thing though…your purpose is not about you! Success comes when you seek to invest yourself rather than protect yourself. It is human nature to preserve our lives. We avoid risk, buy life insurance, wear seatbelts, etc. We value comfort and routine above all else and seek to live our lives “inside the lines.” We construct comfort zones which gives us our identities and self worth. In doing so we insulate ourselves from the very people, places and causes that need our “purpose” the very most.
So, as we bring the first month of 2015 to a close I would ask that you consider the following:
Could you imagine living in a world that valued above all things, second place? What if we were raised to believe that our primary purpose was to serve others? I guess if this were the case there would be no reason for me to write this post… Yes, there truly is an art to losing […]
You will never be content confined to the comfort of familiarity. Last week I wrote on the subject of thinking less and doing more. By no means was I suggesting reckless actions without giving thought to potential consequences, but rather avoiding “over-thinking.” When it comes to making and achieving lasting change, you know there are […]
This past weekend, my wife and I watched the movie Divergent. The film depicts a futuristic society divided into 5 subcultures or “factions” as the story goes. The main character grows up in one particular group with a strict set of guidelines and imposed values. It is a requirement of every citizen in this society, irregardless of […]
We’ve all the heard the famous quotes on fear, but here are a couple that resonate with me: “Fear cuts deeper than swords.” -George R.R. Martin “Men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.” -Dan Brown I have also heard that fear stands for “FALSE EXPECTATIONS […]
Why in the world would I write about worry (particularly in light of my current focus which is purpose?) Whether you realize it or not, you will relate to the harsh reality of this message… “Worry is a double-whammy…it makes no contribution to the future and it most certainly steals from the present.” This statement could very easily […]
Yes, you can be both intentional AND flexible at the same time… As I wrote on Wednesday, intentionality is essential when it comes to finding your purpose. Life is traveling at warp speed and you can either watch it or participate in it. I would suggest the later, that is if you have any hope […]
