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Why I Share Articles, Podcasts & Videos With Others

19 October 2017

For the past seven years (at least) I've been a constant sharer of resources. If you're connected with me on any form of social media, you've seen over the last several years many…

The Master List Of My Podcast Subscriptions

Podcast Recommendations: My Complete Listening List For Entertainment, Learning, & Inspiration

11 October 2017

Updated 6/11/2021 If you're curious about podcasting, listening that is, I've got a list of my favorite and top-rated podcasts below. I first got into Podcasting after visiting t…

Why We Went Into Debt To Purchase A 2017 Kia Sedona

Why We Went Into Debt To Purchase A 2017 Kia Sedona

12 September 2017

In severe pain from an unpleasant sickness, I was driving down the highway in North Carolina when the transmission in our van gave out. It was late in the evening and we were head…

Make This One Simple Change When Asking This Question

Make One Simple Change When Asking This Question

Most people don't realize how powerful words are and how small tweaks can transform how we affect others and empower engagement. I've taught numerous classes and workshops on…

What Does Your Current Prayer Mean To You?

My Current Prayer & The Meaning Behind It

Last Friday, I shared a prayer I wrote in 2014. Below, I share the prayer I've been using for the last few years for myself and others, and what it means to me. Here is my sho…

What Is The Deal With My Email Greeting?

What Is The Deal With My Email Greeting?

If you've received emails from me within the past few years, you might wonder why I start most emails with "Peace & Grace to you :-)" - I've got a cousin who actually figured…

How Switching To A Healthcare Sharing Service Has Saved Us Thousands Of Dollars

How Switching To A Healthcare Sharing Service Has Saved Us Almost Forty Thousand Dollars

Shortly after we were married and moved to Atlanta, we had a friend sign us up for medical insurance through Kaiser Permanente. For me and my wife with pregnancy coverage, our cos…

My Invitational Prayer For God To Bring His Order In My Life

My Invitational Prayer For God To Bring His Order Into My Life

2014 was a challenging year for me. I had recently shut down my company and begun a new journey in freelancing. There were also difficult personal and relational challenges I was…

Are Your Trimming Hedges When You've Been Asked To Mow The Lawn?

Are You Trimming Hedges When You've Been Asked To Mow The Lawn?

There were several times during the Noodlehead Marketing journey where I asked team members to execute on specific projects and tasks. I'd ask them to do one thing and they'd dist…

This One Behavior Will Set You Apart From Everyone Else

This One Behavior Will Set You Apart From Everyone Else

Explicit Communication. I was talking to a fellow freelancer about communication and the general lack of response of people when we email, text or call others. Many times we send…

Feeling Overwhelmed? How Getting Focused Helped Me Get Grounded

Feeling Overwhelmed? How Getting Focused Helped Me Get Grounded

09 September 2016

By Mid-October of 2016, I will log the same amount of hours I logged for all of 2015. Simply put, I'm on track for a 20% growth in the number of billable hours this year. With our…

Book Commentary On Why The Universe Is The Way It Is

Book Commentary: Why The Universe Is The Way It Is by Hugh Ross

Several months back, I was given a copy of Why The Universe Is The Way It Is (Affiliate Link) by Hugh Ross from his organization Reasons To Believe. I recruited a friend to join m…

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