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Don’t Lose the Kid (opens the original)
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When did growing up start meaning we had to stop acting like kids? There’s something about snow that seems to transform adults. The roads may be messy, the driveway may need shoveling, and work still needs to get done, but somewhere underneath all those responsibilities is a voice yelling: “SNOW DAY!” Maybe we should listen to that voice a little more often. In this episode, we explore the difference between being childish and being childlike, and why growing older doesn't have to mean losing ou
Leadership Isn't a Quiz (opens the original)
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What happens when the textbook answer about leadership doesn't match the needs of the actual person standing in front of you? Leadership principles matter. Frameworks matter. Policies matter. But people aren't multiple-choice questions, and real leadership gets complicated when abstract principles collide with actual human beings. In this episode, I share a lesson I learned during a leadership class at the Virginia Military Institute, when my answer to a quiz question was marked wrong. The "corr
Go Somewhere You Feel Small (opens the original)
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What do you do when your thoughts start feeling bigger than the world around you? Sometimes the answer isn’t to think harder. Sometimes you need to go somewhere that reminds you just how big the world really is. In this episode, we explore the power of perspective through a story from a trip out West, walking through an ancient river channel surrounded by enormous walls of rock. Standing there, feeling incredibly small, created an unexpected realization: feeling small doesn’t have to mean feelin
Consistency Looks Boring (opens the original)
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What if the secret to extraordinary results is doing ordinary things over and over again? In this episode, we explore the power of consistency and why discipline is often far less exciting than people expect. Inspired by a quote from Craig Groeschel, we examine the idea that successful people aren't necessarily doing extraordinary things every day. They're simply doing the right things consistently while others do them occasionally. Through personal stories about marathon training, balancing a d
Stand on the Edge (opens the original)
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What if the thing you're afraid of isn't dangerous at all... just unfamiliar? In this episode, we explore the idea of "standing on the edge" and what happens when we intentionally step outside our comfort zones. Through stories of skydiving, hiking in Canyonlands National Park, and a lifelong agreement with her dad to text, "I'm alive," after every adventure, we examine the relationship between fear, courage, and personal growth. Fear exists for a reason. It helps keep us safe. But sometimes fea
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