Last week some of the students in my class were talking about how they were looking forward to 6th grade. Fifthgraditis has apparently set in just 5 weeks into the school year. I kindly reminded them that they may want to focus on getting through 5th grade first. I found it funny yet so many times I find myself doing something similar. I focus on where I want to be and don’t actually think about where I am. Sure it is great to have goals and dreams, and I am really good at that part. But we also need to take a look a where we are at. It is pretty hard to get to the goal if you don’t know where you are starting. [Read more…] about Work Backwards
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My Fear Of Periscope
You may or may not be aware, but this app called Periscope is taking the world by storm. As I predicted, it crushed Meerkat (an app that is similar to it). Periscope is an app that lets you live stream whatever you are doing. You press go and it turns on your camera and starts broadcasting whatever you are shooting. People can watch and comment live. Knowing I am working on getting into the public speaking world, I immediately created an account and planned on being an early adopter. I downloaded the app while I was in the hospital when Zeke was born. Since then I have done about 3 broadcasts. So much for using it and really jumping in and being an early adopter (although I did have an account and did predict it would blow up so maybe that counts). [Read more…] about My Fear Of Periscope
My Love of Music
Music is a huge part of my life. I am constantly listening to it or playing it. If one of those two isn’t an option then I have a song in my head. I am the guy who is singing at the top of my lungs in the car (until I stop at a light). I’ve actually developed a system when to resume singing after stopping at a light. There are a lot of variables like time of day, number of cars at the lights and number of lanes to name a few. Another thing I do is associate music with memories. I love going back and listening to albums that I got when I was in high school and college because they bring back some awesome memories. So for fun I thought I would run through my top 5 nostalgic albums. [Read more…] about My Love of Music
My Next Adventure
I began working at the YMCA of the Triangle in 2009. Since then it has been a crazy journey that has landed me in the role of a Youth Director in Garner for the past 2 1/2 years. Over the years I’ve learned a lot, I’ve grown a lot and I’ve had the chance to do lots of awesome things (like be in a skit with Scotty McCreery). I’ve had the chance to work with some incredible people and be a part of some really fun programs. Lately however, it has been tough on my family. On a typical day, I do not get home until around 6:30. With Zeke going to bed between 7:00-7:30, that didn’t leave me much time to spend with him. There are also lots of nights that required working into the evening and when I got home he would already be asleep. As much as I enjoyed my job, I knew it was time to start looking for something else. [Read more…] about My Next Adventure
What Are You Waiting For
In grade school my best subject was math. I was always on the advanced track for my math classes. I graduated high school with AP credits in math classes. If you asked me back then what my talents were in I would definitely say math. English/grammar was probably my least favorite subject. I didn’t like reading and I didn’t like trying to remember all the stupid grammar rules. Going into my junior year of high school my English teacher recommended I take AP English. I hated the idea, but my mom made me sign up for it because my teacher wouldn’t recommend me for it if she didn’t think I could do it. My first day of the class the teacher had us write an essay and I was immediately over it. I went straight to the guidance counselor and switched out. [Read more…] about What Are You Waiting For
Guest Post: Making Room For Big Dreams
I’m excited to bring you this post from Megan Starbuck. Megan is a guru at getting rid of the clutter in your life. You can check out her blog where she tells you all about how to practically get rid of junk you are storing up. She is the opposite of a hoarder and can help you find space you never knew you had. Her post talks about how to get rid of clutter in your life in order to chase your dreams. Enjoy! [Read more…] about Guest Post: Making Room For Big Dreams