Family

It’s easy to get lost in the negative feelings of a bad relationship. Especially, when the pain is fresh. Keep in mind that anger is a choice, but so is love. One just feels a whole lot better than the other.

– Dad

The ego is a powerful tool, but it is often clouded by emotion. When activated, focus only on the things you can control and resist the urge to speculate about others thoughts. You’ll be happier for it.

– Dad

Intimacy in a relationship comes from the ability to lodge a complaint with your partner and not have it met with criticism.

– Dad

Sometimes we’re so close to a problem that the emotions of the situation will cloud our judgment. In these instances a trusted friend, counselor or business coach can lend a fresh perspective and provide us the clarity needed for growth.

– Dad

Sometimes while watching my Son play soccer I struggle not to be critical of his performance. Why aren’t you trying harder? Why aren’t you leading by example and so on? Then it dawns on me I am parenting through the feelings of my own childhood. I must do a better job of remembering this is not my turn.

– Dad

I’ve been thinking a lot about my friend Jim Wood lately. Two years ago we lost Jim to colon cancer. He was one of the most kind and sincere men I have ever known. I remember the day he called to say he was sick and just like that he was gone leaving behind a wife and two boys. It’s easy to feel sorry for ourselves when things don’t quite go our way, but lean into the notion of impermanence. Life is just too short to sweat the small stuff.

– Dad