The Secret of High Achievers

The Secret of High Achievers

I remember years ago at my first fulltime “real” job, being overwhelmed with all the ins and outs of the job. There were so many rules and regulations that I was expected to know. My initial thought was, how am I ever going to learn all of this was? After about six...
Sticks and Stone

Sticks and Stone

We’ve all heard that saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” It was the saying that your parents taught you when you were being picked on at school. This saying helped to build up our self-esteem so that we could stick up for...
Seeking Your Purpose

Seeking Your Purpose

Do you ever wonder if you are on track with your life or should I dare say, living your purpose? Your purpose doesn’t have to be your career. Remember Bono (the lead singer of U2), he makes millions of dollars, but he shares that music is NOT his purpose.  His true...
The Best is Yet to Come

The Best is Yet to Come

Living in Iowa, we have some pretty cold, long winter seasons.  During the winter, we have less daylight hours, frigid temperatures, snow, ice and powerful wind.  After several months of this, we sometimes get an early taste of spring… you know, the bright sunshine,...
One Moment Please While I Put You on Hold

One Moment Please While I Put You on Hold

I was recently at a women’s event when I overheard a woman share with others that she doesn’t have to time to focus on her marriage right now. She went on to explain that she plans to do that when her kids are in college. Those who know me well, know that statements...