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How Busyness Accidentally Disconnected Our Family

It’s easy to allow too many “good” things into our lives. There are so many options for extracurricular activities. There also seems to be…

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July 9, 2025

When Self-Doubt Tries to Silence Your Voice

I can remember being told as a child that if I didn’t change, I would amount to nothing when I grew up. It took…

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July 8, 2025

Why I Run My Family Like a Non-Profit Instead of a Business

Thinking more about the concept of running your family like a business, I realized that I run my family more like a non-profit. Running…

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July 7, 2025

Why I Don’t Run My Family Like a Business

A common theme I see among entrepreneurs who have families is that they try to apply what works in business to their family. I…

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July 6, 2025

Leading by Example vs. Leading by Lecture

Don’t get me wrong, there is a time for words, but words will fall short every time if they are not backed up by…

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July 5, 2025

Why I Stopped Trying to Control My Kids’ Choices

I’ve decided to stop controlling my kids’ choices and instead be the behavior I want them to see. This is not easy. It’s much…

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July 4, 2025

What to Do When You Lose All Motivation

I’m writing this at 3:15 in the afternoon and my motivation is the lowest I have felt it be in a while. The last…

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July 3, 2025

What Your Kids Really Learn from Watching You Work

There are some days where work runs a bit late. It used to happen more than it does now. I’d be in the middle…

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July 2, 2025

Why I’m Terrified to Hit ‘Publish’ on These Posts

As I write these posts, I’m thinking about all of the times I have failed, some small, some big, and why I should be…

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July 1, 2025

What to Do When You Fall Back Into Schedule Slavery

There are a few things I have to watch out for to prevent myself from once again becoming a slave to my schedule: If…

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June 30, 2025

Why I Schedule Dreams Like Appointments

With an endless supply of inspiration online, it seems like there’s something new I want to chase or experience every day. While I’ve toned…

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June 29, 2025

Why Your Spouse’s Support Matters More Than Your Willpower

My wife and I couldn’t be more different when it comes to our skill sets. When we met, I was just getting my digital…

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June 28, 2025

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