This morning I was listening to an audiotape series by Mike Vance, one of the most creative thinkers in history. He described what he calls Janusian thinking. In Greek mythology, Janus had two faces looking in opposite directions. Thus the…
You probably know I am a student of the eagle. We have sculptures on our property and I continue to study the characteristics of these magnificent creatures. I’m working on a new book, “Why Eagles Fly”. Here’s another important…
As I was listening to my friend Chris McCluskey’s podcast on Worship, Work and Play this week he referenced this old adage: “If I had but two loaves of bread I would sell one of them and buy White Hyacinths…
Remember the song by the Dixie Chicks back in 2006 titled “Not Ready to Make Nice.” Well, without going into the politics of that song I actually like the message that sometimes it’s just not necessary to try to make…
A 48 Days Podcast listener asks: “I have an idea that I have been working on for a while. Many student-athletes come to college well prepared academically, athletically, and emotionally whereas other student-athletes have struggles and can sometimes be described…
The story is told that one night when Jim Carrey was a struggling young comic trying to make his way in Los Angeles, he drove his old beat-up Toyota to the top of a hill. This was in 1990. While…
This concept comes from a story I read in the classic little book I Dare You. A professor once hit upon a great discovery while buttoning up his vest. Or rather, he hit upon the discovery because his vest wouldn’t…
You know I don’t promote going to Monster.com or HotJobs.com – or your local newspaper – for new job leads. What you see there is also seen by thousands of other qualified candidates. By the time it hits there, you’ve lost your…
This is the time of year when we all receive an avalanche of requests for donations to worthy causes and organizations. I just got one – from a very respected men’s leadership program. The letter says surveys show the men who…
At this time of year I love setting goals and encourage everyone I meet to do the same. Most every notable accomplishment I’ve experienced I can track back to having a clear goal. However, I know that some of you…