I’ve tried to get into meditation several times in my life, and honestly, I failed just as many times. I’d sit quietly, try to focus on my breath, and within seconds my brain would be running a marathon of unrelated thoughts. I chalked it up to a busy mind or maybe even some undiagnosed adult ADHD. ...

Sometimes, the simplest ideas can make the biggest difference. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about one word: capture.

It all started with a frustrating conversation I had with my son. He’d left a huge fuel tank on my driveway for over a month—something I had specifically asked him to move after ...

For years, I believed being a skilled technician naturally meant I’d be great at running a business. After all, I had mastered my craft — why wouldn’t I succeed as a business owner too? But that thinking was flawed. What I’ve learned is this: being a great technician and being a great business owner...

Earlier this summer, I got it in my head that I needed a specific motor for my new hobby—exploring the backcountry of the South Fork of the Snake River in a 15-foot John boat. I’d already invested in the setup: a mud motor kit, long-tail shaft, propeller—the works. All I needed was the engine. After...

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the delicate balance between preparation and fear. It’s easy to confuse the two—especially when we’re facing big changes. I’ve been there myself, standing on the edge of a decision, knowing what needs to be done, but hesitating out of fear of what might happen....

Over the past decade, I’ve had the pleasure of working with virtual assistants (VAs), and I can honestly say they’ve transformed how I manage my business. At first, the idea of hiring someone remotely felt like a leap of faith. But as time went on, I realized that VAs are invaluable for handling tas...