How your mind, heart, and gut determine your success

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” – Aristotle Think about what makes you… you. Your brain is more than six pounds of gray matter; it’s the cranial hub for billions of neural pathways and firing synapses exploding into muscular actions...

Do you deserve rest?

Did you feel guilty the last time you actually took a day off? Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: you work your butt off, kick your feet up on the weekend, and still feel lazy? Do you ever feel guilty while you’re resting, almost like you should be doing...

Dream Chaser: Aaron McHugh

Every once in a while I like to feature another dream chaser, someone hustling their way to a better tomorrow. These are people I’m blessed to cross paths with, encourage, and serve in their work. Believe me, your life will be richer and better because you get...

Be a Mercedes-Benz, not a Ford

Ford is a good car manufacturer, but it’s no Mercedes-Benz. Ford makes a series of good cars. Ford helped set the initial standard for pickup trucks with the F-150. You may be a Chevy fan or a Dodge defender, but you can’t deny that Ford makes good cars....

How resting improves your work

How often do you rest? I’m not talking about just getting a good night’s rest, although the CDC does say insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. I’m talking about taking a rest during the frantic scramble through your everyday life. The type...

Who’s in your corner of the ring?

Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. – John Watson Part of intentional living pushes the spotlight off your life and highlights the value of others. The quote from John Watson has changed my perspective. We often don’t know even a fraction...

Build a platform, not a kingdom

There’s a fine line between building a platform and building a kingdom. First off, as a Christian, I know I’m not here on earth to build my own kingdom. My job is to introduce people to Jesus and let His love and grace show them the way into His kingdom,...