Do you have a lot of messy work weeks? Do e-mails and meetings hinder you from a productive work day?
If so, I recommend an honest review of your work by what I will call the “principle of separation”. It’s like an orange. Separating an orange the right way leaves a beautiful wedge for eating. Separating it the wrong way leaves your hands sticky and everything messy.
Continue reading “Productive weeks are like separating oranges”
Why you will never earn what you are worth!
My heart was broken after a conversation I had with a young, well paid and respected executive. He was told in school that if he doesn’t double his pay every two years then he is failing at growing his career. For most of his career his pay had doubled at least every two years. What the instructor failed to tell him was what it would cost him. His family suffered greatly.
In that moment I wish the instructor had a different message:
You are more valuable than your paycheck!
Continue reading “Why you will never earn what you are worth”
I love the clear sky on a dark night. From our home we can see Orion some of the year. My family can sometimes be found laying on the sidewalk in front of our home looking up at the stars. There is something that happens as I pause and look up at the big dipper, little dipper, north star, and even the planets. Somehow, the problems of this world seem to fade as my mind looks into the universe.
What does the universe have to do with planning our week? Let me give you one thought! Details. Continue reading “He made the stars also.”
I love sunsets. The shift from day to night. The end of a productive day. It’s as if all creation is preparing for rest. On Pinterest I have an album where I have pinned some sunset pics others have posted. Check it out!
The most consistent thing in life is change.
The focus of this blog will be pretty simple –
To Engage, Empower, and Encourage You to Live Each Day with Purpose
This blog will be about learning, growing, or exchanging ideas.
It was about 15 years ago that a friend told me I should write. It was interesting, because I had felt like God had told me the same thing just a few days before. I was confused. Write? About what?
I have thought about this for years. In fact, I have outlined a few books. But, I had no platform, and no clarity on how to do it.
Fast forward to this year. A friend recommended “Living Forward” by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy. Then I started reading Michael’s blogs and listening to Michael’s podcast, and was encouraged to at least start a blog.
About Me:
I am a Christian. I am a husband, father, and friend. I like BMX Flatland freestyle. Flatland Dave is a nickname I picked up at a local skatepark. I have worked in the HR field for most of my professional career, primarily international compensation and benefits. I am a KC native, and I don’t plan on moving. My wife and I have worked with teens, young adults, and young married couples for many years in many capacities, and still enjoy doing this. We do this daily, as we currently have three children: two teenagers, and a pre-teen. I will write about any, and all of these things from time to time.
Who should read this:
“This music is not just for people who sit in the pews and pray at the churches.” (NF – Therapy Session). That is true of this blog too.
I love to explore the bible, and learn and grow from it. So, I expect I will have many posts on Scriptures, as I find the Bible to be a fascinating, and very practical book.
This blog is for your of you are:
Either way, I am open to respectful comments.
My goal with this blog is to:
- Engage you in conversation,
- Empower you with practical thoughts you can apply to situations in your own life, and
- Encourage you with my own experiences, successes and failures
So you can:
Live each day with purpose!
I will share my thoughts, and I would love to hear yours so we can grow together.
Comment below one thing you do each day to live your life with purpose!
