I recently had an experience that reminded me just how important our environment is to our success. I was living and working up at our Montana hobby farm for several weeks, sharing a fifth wheel trailer with my son. He’s been living there full time, and while I love the guy, let’s just say cleanline...

I’ve come to believe that success—and even happiness—isn’t about perfection. It’s about balance, and for me, that balance is defined by what I call the 82% Rule. Simply put, if I’m content, productive, or fulfilled 82% of the time, I’m on the right track. That leaves 18% for the tough days—the ones ...

The other day, I fell into the all-too-familiar trap of reading a heated debate on social media. Someone boldly claimed that if you're not a full-time appraiser, you're not a professional. I laughed, then sighed, and—like an idiot—engaged.

Here’s the thing: professionalism isn’t measured in hours. ...

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...