Idiocracy is a warning, but there is hope
The 2005 film Idiocracy premiered to little fanfare and horrible reviews from critics. Financially the movie was a failure with revenue of $445,000 in the United States. Years later the film Idiocracy has become a cult classic and the word idiocracy has become part of our cultural lexicon. After an army experiment gone wrong (due ... read more >
Stop Following the Lies and Start Living in Reality
We Work CEO Adam Neumann, Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, Mars Hill Church Pastor Mark Driscoll, Investor Bernie Madoff, and former Liberty University Jerry Fawell Jr. are all from different walks of life but all were charismatic influencers who were exposed by scandal and saw their empires crumble. Adam Neumann was ousted as CEO of We ... read more >
My 3 Big Questions for my Mid Year Review
As we approach the second half of 2021, I find myself at a mental crossroads. I attribute some of this to celebrating a milestone birthday in August and coming to terms with the symbolism of this milestone year but I believe the upheaval and uncertainty of 2020 have also played a significant role. I will ... read more >
Recommended Read for Leaders: Call Sign Chaos, General James Mattis and Bing West
Call Sign Chaos: James Mattis and Bing West From Amazon [General James] Mattis divides his book into three parts: Direct Leadership, Executive Leadership, and Strategic Leadership. In the first part, Mattis recalls his early experiences leading Marines into battle, when he knew his troops as well as his own brothers. In the second part, he ... read more >
True Love shouldn’t be hooked on a feeling
What is Love? Baby don't hurt me....no more *Extra points if you did the Saturday Night Live head thing* I'll admit that I would call myself a recovering cynical romantic. I love drama and excitement but I don't believe that all that flowery romance stuff is actually what it takes to maintain a lasting relationship. Speaking ... read more >
My Return to the Gym after the Covid-19 Pandemic
After nearly 16 months of working out at home and outside, I returned to the gym for my first workout! I was so excited and nervous because I wasn't sure what to expect or if I would feel comfortable. After checking in and warming up, I felt awesome! I was due for my 100th Peloton ... read more >