2022 is upon us. It’s the time where you begin to make New Year’s resolutions. Research says most resolutions will die before the month of January is over.  Because they regularly fail, most of us don’t put much credence in them. Try this mindset: Don’t make resolutions. Make commitments! Commitments have a different ring to them. […]

Jon Acuff says, “spare change adds up.” Here’s what he means.  If he has a goal, he goes just a bit farther. If he’s trying to save $5 a week, he saves $6 instead.  That “spare change” will be $52 at the end of the year. If he’s running a mile, he goes an extra […]

I recently read that “hope” is a skill. Candidly, never thought of hope as a skill.  Maybe an attitude.  Maybe wishful.  But not skill. But someone broke it down this way: Hope happens when we set goals. Setting goals directs our view to the future.  Gives you a target.  Refines your focus.  It’s the first step toward building a future. Hope […]

Yellowstone quote of the week: “There are two roads in life,” Rip Wheeler narrates in this latest Yellowstone Season 4 trailer.  “One is you’re winning or learning.  The other is you’re losing.  All the way to the grave.” Don’t know if you watch the series.  It’s violent, profane but has a good storyline. Rip was coaching a young boy […]