Intention vs. Impact: A Relationship Lesson I Didn’t See Coming

Psychologists say our subconscious mind takes what it hears very literally. So the words we speak, especially the ones we repeat, shape the world we end up living in. The Bible has been telling us this all along. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” In simple terms: you will see what you speak . If you always say you’re broke, money will always feel out of reach. If you constantly say you’re sick, you’re agreeing with the sickness instead of w

I know you’ve heard the phrase give people their flowers now.  For anyone who’s unsure what that means, it’s simple: celebrate and support people today . Stop waiting until someone is gone to finally post about how much they meant to you. LOVE is an action word. If you truly love someone, you show up for them in real time. Recently, someone I love passed away unexpectedly. And yes, some might argue that death is never truly unexpected because we all face it eventually. But

About a month ago, I was sitting in the breakroom just listening to the conversations around me. A few of the guys were “joking” about another coworker’s bald spot, calling it “a pool of emptiness on his head.” He laughed it off and tried to play along, but I could see in his eyes that it bothered him. That moment made me think about our flaws because every one of us has them. As I watched his forced smile, I couldn’t help but wonder: why are we humans like this? Why do we po

When you hear the phrase 30 for 30 , what usually comes to mind is sports, mainly basketball, or maybe the ESPN documentary series that highlights significant moments in athletes’ careers. But today, I want to talk about a different kind of 30 for 30 : 30 people and 30 gifts  leading up to my daughter Olivia’s 30th birthday, which is tomorrow. This beautiful idea came together thanks to her sister Sienna and her friend Antwonette, who invited me to help coordinate the gifts a

“Comparison Is the Thief of Joy” Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” What’s meant for you will never miss you. Just keep showing up for yourself, one step at a time, moving steadily toward your goals. So often in life, we feel disappointed because we think we should be further along than we are. But who told you that lie? Who or what are you comparing yourself to? Have you ever stopped to consider that you might be exactly where you’re supposed to

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