5 Surprising Motivational Techniques
One of the most motivational people I have ever known is Truett Cathy. In 1946, he started his chicken sandwich empire by selling his car in order to scrape together enough money to open a restaurant. He eventually became the founder of Chick-fil-A. Despite massive success, he made it a point to always look people […]
5 Places to Follow Your Wife
Remember what it was like when you met your wife? If you met her the old-fashioned way, you probably saw her from a distance and started your pursuit. You followed her, but not in an inappropriate way—just so you could cross paths and actually meet her. Now that you’re married, do you still follow her? […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Daily
Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana revealed something interesting in a documentary. Talking about his playing days, Montana said he would call his wife during football games from the sidelines just to check in to see how her day was going. He was clearly busy, but not too busy to have his wife’s wellbeing on his […]
4 A’s of Flourishing After Failure
Ever heard of Mickey Mouse Park? No, it’s not a new Disney attraction opening this summer. It was Walt Disney’s failed attempt at launching a theme park. Disney hoped to build a place near his Burbank, California studio where families could gather to enjoy animation and imagination. Unfortunately, he couldn’t get enough financial backing or […]
4 Ways Tech Use Hurts Your Marriage
Apple released its Vision Pro goggles in February 2024. You can now immerse yourself in a “spatial computing” environment, use apps, and watch videos as if you are part of them. Apple’s own ad claims Vision Pro users are “not isolated from other people.” But right after the product release, people wearing the goggles in […]
4 Ways to Motivate Yourself
I have written several books, including All Pro Dad. If you’ve never tried to write a few hundred pages of content, believe me when I say the process of writing can be taxing. I certainly had days when I would wake up fully energized, ready to sit down at the keyboard and spill out all […]
6 Subtle Words That Will Influence Others
I remember the major adjustments that came with adopting two children from Russia. These two kids came to us not having experienced much love, and it was our job to show them their value. But no matter how hard we tried, the early days were tough because of their childhood traumas. I remember being face […]
9 of the Biggest Turnoffs for Wives
I like to leave notes around the house for my wife, Susan. I’ve done it for years and she’s really appreciated them. I’d leave a sticky note with messages like “You caffeinate me!” on the coffee pot or “Checking you out…” on the bathroom mirror. My motivation was solely to make her feel good. I […]
5 Signs You Need Self-Care as a Leader
“Self-care” can be a confusing term. When you hear it, you may picture anything from taking a day spa trip to spending afternoons in a hammock. Self-care doesn’t mean laziness. It means recharging yourself. This is important as a parent and a spouse but also as a leader. In fact, self-care in leadership is a […]
