Henry David Thoreau is attributed with writing, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Thoreau said more than this statement but what is often omitted is more important, “Unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called games and amusements.” The first part of Thoreau’s…
Two things happened to me this week. One, I got into a dust-up on Twitter. Two, I read some pieces on what Tom Brokaw called, the Greatest Generation. This article attempts to converge the meaning of both into one blog post… I am starting to…
Most productivity systems and planners make the same promise – to help leaders get more done in less time. Being productive is important, however, most leaders can recall a day when they were extremely busy completing their task list but still felt deeply unsatisfied. Should…
I am writing this post in honour of modern day Saint Catherine types working and serving in the Church. Women, young and older, of subtle but powerful influence; women of courage and tact; women of conviction and vision inspiring others – by their example –…
In Christendom times, the Church was a trusted lighthouse for society. The common cultural assumption was this: it must be right because the Church is teaching it; it must be good because the Church is doing it. Within a Christendom society, the Church was encouraged…
Tim Ferriss is a 5-time New York Times bestselling author. His podcast has exceeded 700 million downloads. He also struggled with severe depression and almost ended his own life in 1999 as a senior at Princeton. Like many others who struggle with mental health, Tim…
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization categorized COVID-19 as a global pandemic, making the virus a singular issue of focus around the world. For over two years, COVID gripped our attention and left us with little capacity to attend to anything else. Without…
The call to holiness and mission are two sides of the same coin of self-gift. To make a sincere gift of oneself – through a generous pursuit of holiness and mission – is the highest, most innate, and fundamental human vocation and it is conferred…
I once heard Jordan Peterson say, “If you can think, and write and speak, you are absolutely deadly.” By deadly Peterson meant, powerful. You can become a powerful force in the world by using your words well. However, there is another meaning to the word…
A couple of quick promos before the blog post. First, today I have an interview on the Restore the Glory podcast with Dr Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym. The theme is Healing and Leadership. Second, I will be speaking at the 25th annual GodSquad men’s…
Research tells us that young children who have a close and affectionate relationship with their mom and dad, are less likely to experience anxiety or develop behavioral problems. Research also suggests that parents who bond well with their toddlers, are more likely to enjoy life-long…
