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Building SiteNitro: Why I’m Starting a New Business at 45

Solving a real problem I’ve watched for 25 years I’m pivoting towards writing about a new business I’m building, and I want to share the ...
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Why I Write (And Why I Almost Stopped)

So I didn’t post yesterday for the first time in 36 days. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I got in my own ...
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The Five Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Life

Most men are fighting the wrong battle. We’re trying to manage time, control circumstances, and optimize our way to success while our families get whatever ...
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The Difference Between Idleness and Rest

You collapse on the couch after a long day, spend an hour scrolling your phone, and somehow feel more tired than when you started. Sound ...
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The Isolation Trap That’s Keeping You Stuck

I’m prone to isolation. It’s both a defense mechanism and an unhealthy desire. When I am not feeling secure in myself, I isolate. The idea ...
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The Provider Pressure That’s Stealing Your Peace

Throughout my wife’s first pregnancy, I remember experiencing a building pressure inside me. At first I couldn’t identify the cause. Perhaps I worried whether or ...
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How Family Life Actually Improves My Business Focus

A common frustration among career-oriented individuals is the balance between work and family. We’ve all considered the concept of work/life balance as a distant potential ...
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Teaching My Kids to Build Real Friendships

When I was a kid, I just went over to a friend’s house to play. I’d call my mom when I got there and occasionally ...
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How to Be a Safe Person for Others to Open Up To

There is a common theme in my life that my wife and kids noticed before I did. More often than not, when talking with an ...
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