I use a simple trick to help me get things done and make things more manageable for me to handle: I tend to do things little by little, especially when it comes to large, complex, or boring tasks. I personally have a hard time wrapping my head around large tasks that may take hours to complete or that suck the life out of me. I often get…

I have a lot of things to do each day. In fact, at any given moment in time, I have plenty of options to choose from in terms of what I could possibly be doing right now. I could choose to go for a run or make breakfast or vacuum the living room floor or read a book or write this blog entry. Obviously, I'm choosing…

Part of growing as a person is learning how to cultivate the relationships that you have with other people. Family. Friends. Acquaintances. Workmates. Strangers. Unless you've isolated yourself from the rest of the world, you're likely going to…

Life is full of both opportunities and uncertainties. Opportunities in life may include things like receiving a new job offer, getting into a relationship, entering into business, purchasing a home, and starting a family. Uncertainties may include…

A couple of months ago, I was sitting on a beach taking in the view of the beautiful sand and water. It was a serene moment. Calm. Peaceful. For a few short hours, I didn't have to think about any worries or problems. I felt…

In life, there are things that are in our control and then there are things that are out of our control. For example, writing this blog post is within my control. I can choose to write or I can choose not to. I have control over what I want to write. I also have…

Waking up early in the morning and getting out of bed has been a perennial issue for me. At some point, I just gave up on the idea of waking up early altogether. A few months ago, I was motivated by listening to a podcast to attempt it again. It's been several months now of waking up early (I started at the end of May). And it actually feels good. I don't know…

I came across an obstacle the other day in my business. What at first seemed like a simple matter to resolve turned into an issue that required the help of a professional. The issue will in the end cost me…

I attempt to spend about three hours in prayer, Scripture, worship, and contemplation each and every day. My primary goal is to get as close to Christ as I possibly can while on earth. If we have a friendship with Christ…

Anything of value in life comes at the cost of effort and hard work. Having a healthy body requires effort and hard work—you have to take care of your body through disciplined food choices and engaging in adequate exercise. Having a…