1 Thing That Should Always Trump Results
I remember the day I met then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Tony Dungy like it was yesterday. We met in his office and talked about how he’d noticed that his players needed help being great dads. I, too, was passionate about family, having recently started leading Family First. Tony and I eventually set up a […]
5 Gifts Your Spouse Really Wants
The world of timekeeping changed forever on April 24, 2015. The Apple Watch Series 0 was released that day. The smartphone everyone loved was now in sync with a device on your wrist. The Apple Watch quickly became the most popular watch ever, selling nearly 300 million in a decade. One estimate shows about 20 […]
10 Signs You’re an Entitled Leader
I have a friend who spent many years working as a TV news reporter. His career earned him access to all sorts of cool places, like professional sporting events, exclusive golf courses, and even Disney World. All of this was offered to him for free, and he started to feel a sense of entitlement. Once […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Regularly
My wife, Susan, is always trying to improve. She wants to be the best mom, wife, and boss possible, so she’s constantly asking herself questions. Her daily check-ins include questions like, “Did I do ___ well? Could I do ___ better?” She grades herself, believing asking good questions will help her steadily progress toward her […]
5 People to Call Every Month
I charge my cell phone every night. You probably do, too. I need mine topped off to start my mornings because I continually check in with our iMOM and All Pro Dad supporters, updating them on how they’re helping us fulfill our mission to help families love each other well. It’s great to check in […]
3 Things to Bring and 3 to Forget on Your Next Date
In 2022, YouGov polled 2,000 married couples aged 18–55, asking, “How often do you do the following: Go on date nights where you have a chance to talk, catch up, and do something fun with your spouse?” A startling 52% of couples said “never” or “a few times a year.” Just 48% had date nights […]
6 P’s to Use Next Time You’re Triggered
We’ve all experienced a moment like this—you overhear or see something that inexplicably kickstarts an intense emotional response. You’ve been triggered. It’s a natural reaction in our brains, usually related to past wounds or trauma, and it often wells up in us without warning. Triggers leave us feeling anxious, panicked, or angry. To fight the feelings, […]
6 Everyday Things to Do to Make Your Marriage Stronger
We have some long distance runners in our office, and they frequently discuss their exercise routines during lunch breaks. Last year, one guy vowed to run at least one mile a day. Somebody else decided to train for her first half marathon. Both hit their goals, because they stuck to their workout plans. Running 365 […]
9 Uncomfortable Realities in Every Marriage
A coworker of mine visited his friend’s house after a pipe had broken, flooding the kitchen. Floorboards had to be tossed out, and the concrete was exposed. “I’m sorry this happened,” my coworker said. His friend replied, “It’s just part of it.” He knew life is filled with challenges, and because he has accepted that, […]
