Recently, life got in the way of my creativity. I first noticed it after I accepted a new job offer. All of a sudden, my brainpower switched gears. Instead of…
At 18, I Didn’t Know Much about Adulthood
Yep, what you see is a picture of me at 18 years old. As I mentioned in my recent love article, I knew precious little about love and relationships when…
Finding Satisfaction by Re-Discovering Hunger
Sometimes, when I am listening to music, a classic song comes up in my playlist. Many of these artists experienced prolific periods of writing and releasing music. I wonder what…
The Good Type of Love Triangle
This year, picture Valentine’s Day like a heart and a triangle Years ago, I came across a particular leadership principle that caught my eye. In short, the idea proposed being…
My Year of Becoming Vulnerable
I find it difficult to appear to be less than perfect. Admitting to my struggles is uncomfortable. Acknowledging my feelings and shortcomings feels even worse. The whole process runs counter…
Cleaning Up What's No Longer Mine
Graduating, cleaning up, and moving on is a part of life. This poem centers on ideas I have recently experienced about moving out of one chapter of life and into…
Do You Notice Yourself Laughing Around These Type of People?
Watching movies at home is cheaper and more convenient than going to the movie theatre. As much as I like staying home and reveling in a bargain, there is something…
Want Great Coaching? Seek Out These People
Whether it’s sports or career, I like to reflect on people that display an uncanny ability to be great coaches. Wow, these people really grab and captivate my attention. Typically,…
If You Really Want Change, Use The Franklin Effect
Have you ever begun a new relationship with someone and you just didn’t get off to the best start? For some reason, you don’t seem to hit it off. Sometimes,…
3 Tricks I Learned About Small Talk from Volleyball
Small talk is an area where many people struggle, or at least, do not enjoy it. People tend to throw statements about the weather or sports out there to see…