Wisdom, Karma, & Instant Gratification

Wisdom, Karma, & Instant Gratification

We live and work in a society that values, even idolizes, speed and instantaneous results. A few years ago I made an ill-informed investment in a startup that, looking back, was based more on the quick (12-month term) 20% return I was positioned to gain, than on sound...
On Fear, Success, & Wealth

On Fear, Success, & Wealth

Fear can be such a debilitating mental and emotional reality and can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Fear can cause us to not delegate when we should and often leads to perfectionism and overbearing attempts to control people and situations. Fear can further...
Wisdom in Negotiating for the Long-Term

Wisdom in Negotiating for the Long-Term

We live in an immediacy-driven culture that idolizes instant gratification because “we deserve it.” The world constantly reminds us about “YOLO” (you only live once). And this is why it is so important for you and I to live with purpose and intention each day and...
Going Without Knowing: What is Your Vision?

Going Without Knowing: What is Your Vision?

Back in 2009 I was able to travel to East Africa. I joined up with a group of Americans in Nairobi, Kenya and spent four days climbing Mt. Kenya, the second tallest peak in Africa. They all went back to the US and I traveled with a missionary to his home base in...