In college, I was a Dave Matthews fan; something like 13 shows in 4 years. As an avid guitar player, witnessing his shows was watching a work of art unfold on stage in perfect harmony. Last year, I made epic plans to see him again for the first time since 2004. Dave was coming to Raleigh; the perfect setting for a night away with Liz! A couple of days before the show, one of the boys came down with the […]
As we continue with ideas and insight to living richly, a life abounding in desirable qualities, it is essential to understand the importance of investing. We must invest. In order to maintain financial riches, the concept of investing is neccessary. The same holds true for OUR quest for personal richness. However, when seeking to live richly, we must invest in others. Much like financial investing yields compound interest, investing in people yields compound opportunity! Calling By Name One of […]
This post was a month ago and resonated with me today!
G.A.D.D – Golf Attention Deficit Disorder – A disorder causing one to lose attention while golfing. This usually results in restlessness and terrible play. Often causing frustration among all golfers involved. Signs and symptoms usually occur after bad play begins. Signs include searching for lost balls and talking to oneself. In extreme cases, club throwing and foul language may be witnessed. This condition is essentially a result of one wishing a golf course consisted of 11-13 holes rather than 18. […]
We always hear, “You get out of something, whatever you put into it.” Bad ingredients make a bad cake. Well, I’m not so sure there is any ‘bad’ cake, but you get the point. That is a true statement and along the lines of topics we’ve discussed. Nothing great ever comes easy. It is only defined as great because there is some level of difficulty involved in pursuing it! As I continue on these ideas of living richly and seeking […]
Crazy This week has been packed full of crazy. Well, most weeks are, but this week particularly! My family is renting a beach house down at Wrightsville Beach; a tradition we started in 2001 after my Grandpa Ham passed away. For those of you that know my family, this is much more than just a family affair. Family and friends fill the house and meet at the beach which makes it such a special time. This, however, is the first […]
What is Labor Day? For most, it’s a long weekend away from work and maybe a chance to wallow in the fact that summer is finally over; the kids are back to school and the routine has returned. The anticipation of Memorial Day and celebration of Independence Day have faded into the drudging reality of Labor Day. It’s almost like President Grover Cleveland knew this when he signed the holiday into law back in 1887. I can hear him, under his breath say, […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
