Do we need more money or do we need more faith? The money we seek often isn’t to unlock a real obstacle but rather pacify our fears and create a mirage of security and control. Yes, I think our enemy is fear. And there isn’t enough money in the world to buy it off. Waiting […]
Tomorrow has no stench, but it does carry weight. Unduly anxiety can vex the strongest man who assumes the hypothetical. Assumes and presumes to be one step ahead of a dubious future… We call it being proactive and planning. But we’re really just spamming. Muddling our mind with negative expectations and fearful scenarios. Refusing the […]
1. Email Email is a place we often go, to get direction or input from someone else. It has become an instinct, a learned behavior or habit that we just fall into. Bosses or clients, employees or whomever “may” have something for us to know or to do… But then again, hundreds of advertisers are […]
First story. One of my initial inspirations for running marathons came from a book. In the book, the author described how he ran 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days across all the 50 states of America. In this book and other similar books and podcasts that I began to consume, I heard stories of 100 […]
Almost everyone complains about money. Ask them about their dreams, goals or life in general. If their open and honest you’ll hear woes of money. But just because money gives us problems, each person will think and respond differently to those problems. I spend lots of time meeting 1-on-1 with guys, discussing life; both pitfalls […]
Sometimes I read something, get inspired, digest it and then regurgitate to others… The article below stands so well on it’s own that I didn’t want to change a thing! Hope you enjoy. – Arvell Don’t Wait on Anyone If you want to succeed in any element of your personal or professional life, action is […]
How large is the gap between your learning and your doing? Most of us, or at least those with a passion and a drive and a thirst to grow often become gluttons for knowledge. We fill ourselves up with emails, books, magazines and tweets. But the use of all this new information is likely scarce. […]
You may find many people with similar goals as you. But their values and motives, which become the engines and vehicles to reach those goals can be completely different. But does this matter? Does it matter how you reach your goals, or does the end justify the means? Does it matter whose tweets you follow […]
Before you try to serve God, how about first knowing Him? Before you start trying to please him, how about just loving him? Your heart is in a good place, but if you feel like your efforts are necessary to enhance your relationship, you’re not ready yet. Luke 10:41-42: “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you […]
Is there virtue in prioritizing self?