We have family visiting us this week and it has been great. We love when people come to see us (especially our family!), and our kids do as well. This week has seen our kids super excited to spend times with their grandparents – they have so much fun together!…

How many times were you late to a meeting this week?  How many times did your family have to wait on you for dinner because you didn’t come home at the time you said you would? I don’t have a good track record of being on time.  This week was…

Many times I just go through the motions when I am trying to complete a task. Have you ever done that? I will start doing something without even thinking, and then my mind starts to wander while I am trying to do it. Whether it is washing the dishes, sweeping…

I read something this week from a blog by Dan Miller that reminded me of some sayings that I have heard many times before, but haven’t heard in awhile: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  Jim Rohn “Your income will be the…

With every new year, it always gives a me chance to reflect on the one that just passed.  What happened, what was accomplished, how well things went.  I have a lot to be thankful for in 2012!   There were a lot of positive changes that took place in my life…

During my recent transition, I have found myself struggling at times with what I should do, how I should approach things, and which way to turn. My attitude has not been the best with my family at times. Decisions have been harder. I am frequently running on empty. Since accepting…

My posts have been erratic as of late and I apologize.  I have been in the process of moving from Grand Rapids Michigan to Nashville Tennessee, along with starting a new job with a new company, so things have been a little disheveled. Nevertheless, I have a key point that…

Different business situations require different glasses. I have been in numerous meetings over the last several weeks, looking at things from a different perspective as I am now in a different job working for a different company. What has surprised me the most is the perspective that many people take…

I have been doing a lot of reflecting and thinking this week.  Thinking about things that are going on in my life; like the kids new teachers in school, my relationship with my wife, my current job situation, how we seem to have waaayy more stuff than we ever thought,…

I have been negotiating with my customers more than normal lately. Interestingly enough is how different each customer negotiates.  One is very up front, telling me what they want, how much they can give, all the while looking for a win-win situation for both my company and theirs. The other…