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Ford’s Eco-focus on the Frigid Prairies?

Mar 9th, 2011 | By and posted in Reviewed | 4 comments
Ford’s Eco-focus on the Frigid Prairies?

A few weeks ago, a friend forwarded a Ford press release to me. This struck me as odd for a couple of reasons. First, I am a Chevy guy through and through… you can hold that against me if you wish but I have, for the most part, preferred the attractive



A Journey Through Unemployment

Mar 9th, 2011 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 2 comments
A Journey Through Unemployment

I was laid off in November, 2010 from a position that, admittedly, I was spinning my wheels in – I wasn’t having the kind of fun in the position I used to and it was impacting my performance. I continue to hold my employer in the highest regard and believe



“It Doesn’t Cost a Penny to Think Big” and more wisdom from Dad

Jun 20th, 2010 | By and posted in Featured Posts, Then Life Happens | 7 comments
“It Doesn’t Cost a Penny to Think Big” and more wisdom from Dad

My Dad doesn’t know how good a father he is. In fact, I am sure he regularly worries that he didn’t have a big enough impact in my life. I write this post, a grown man and father myself, and fully aware of the positive influence my Dad had on my life. I will admit, we didn’t spend as much



The Adventure

Jun 16th, 2010 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 9 comments
The Adventure

The following is a piece my daughter wrote this evening. She came into my office and asked if she could sing a song she wrote and then she asked me to post it and see what others think. Please enjoy. Leave a comment as she loves to read what you have to say.



The Perfect Procrastinator

Jun 16th, 2010 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 7 comments
The Perfect Procrastinator

We all procrastinate to some level, don’t we? Whether we are putting off that important, or not-so-important, project or task, many of us seem to find a way to create the perfect excuses to justify leaving ‘it’ just one more day… But really, what more can I offer with all the information that is out there on the subject of procrastination?



Serenity from Chaos

Jun 7th, 2010 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 12 comments
Serenity from Chaos

My family has a farm…a small, by no means modern, farm. The experiences I’ve gained from the farm include some of the more physically challenging and stressful conditions I have ever worked in…heavy equipment and tools, chemicals, fertilizer, noise, and



To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

May 25th, 2010 | By and posted in The Creed | 4 comments
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

Think the best, Word the Best, and Expect the Best… In Clear Your Limitations, I wrote, “Focus on, visualize, and expect the best, most positive outcomes as you take the actions necessary to achieve your goals.”



Wait a sec… it was almost perfect!

May 22nd, 2010 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 40 comments
Wait a sec… it was almost perfect!

A couple of years ago, I was frustrated that my relationship was coming to an end and that we were constantly fighting with each other. I was hurt… betrayed! I felt like that which I measured myself by, my relationship with my wife, was falling away from me.



My Number One Stress Management Tool

May 17th, 2010 | By and posted in Then Life Happens | 20 comments
My Number One Stress Management Tool

I have a lot of things on the go at all times and, naturally, I attempt to keep all those things organized in my mind. Goals, responsibilities, important dates…they are all organized into the chaos that is my head. It can be very stressful organizing all that information



To look at the Sunny-side of Everything and Make my Optimism Come True

May 10th, 2010 | By and posted in The Creed | 9 comments
To look at the Sunny-side of Everything and Make my Optimism Come True

There is a bright side to everything that takes place in our lives… sometimes it may be difficult to see but it’s there and living your life with a belief that it’s there is one of the