I Am Nick Spindler

Telling my story, encouraging you to live yours

priorities

Go Home Instead Of Going Hard

Our society tells us that we have to do everything we can to get ahead.  People live and die by the phrase, “Go hard or go home.”  I’ll admit that I have been guilty of saying that and doing it.  The truth is that isn’t always the best advice.  Actually, it is hardly ever good advice.  Even God rested on the 7th day.  I’ve learned that sometimes it’s better to go home, literally.

A few years ago, I was working three jobs to provide for our family.  I felt like it was what I needed to do in order for us to continue to have Angela stay at home with Zeke and still be able to pay the bills. [Read more…] about Go Home Instead Of Going Hard

Resetting Priorities

Football is my favorite sport.  I can watch any game of football regardless of who is playing.  I also used to be very involved in fantasy football.  So much so that I have even written blog posts about my frustrations with it.  I’ve paid for apps to help me in my draft.  I would spend time each week evaluating players and trying to make roster decisions.  I was never great at it (although securing a first round bye last year in my fantasy league ended up costing me the championship but that’s another story for another time), but I enjoyed it.  But this year I decided I was not going to play in any leagues except my family league. [Read more…] about Resetting Priorities