In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was fashionable to wear wigs—wigs that were mostly made of wool. So, when the media would report on an issue from a biased perspective, the common critical response was, “they’re pulling the wool over our eyes.” And of course, it’s hard to see the truth when you can’t see at all. One of the most blinding forces we face is our own pride. It inhibits us from seeing clearly because, of course, the only thing pride […]
There are four words that have more power to enrich your life than you can dare imagine. But, when I tell you what they are, you’ll think that they’re too simple. Curiously, that seems to be the problem. They’re so simple that we often tend to overlook their impact or use them altogether. We either refuse these words altogether or we use them simply out of obligation. The key is learning to use them from the heart—from a place of sincerity. […]
Kanye West and his audacity are at work again. Back in 2009, West made headlines when he stole the microphone from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. West’s disrespect was rooted in his belief that the award belonged to Beyoncé instead. At the 2015 Grammys, West pretended to take the stage and snag the “Album of the Year” award away from rocker, Beck. Again, Kanye was defending Beyoncé who was surprisingly upstaged. After the show, Kanye […]
Of the many problems plaguing our culture, one stands out among the rest. It is far deadlier than Ebola because it pierces deeper than the body, it kills the heart. Like darkness, it rises and encompasses all who are ignorant to its presence. It is a problem to which none of us are immune. When our longing for answers has us skipping over the questions altogether, we rush to Google and demand a response with 4G speed, often neglecting whether the source is credible or […]
Click Here to Listen and Leave a Review in iTunes The First Step of the Day A few years ago, I found myself consistently starting my day on the wrong foot. With three small children, life was demanding, and rather than start my day intentionally, I usually began my day when the kids woke us up. From there, it was full speed ahead; changing diapers, getting breakfast, and getting ready for work. Usually, time was tight and I ran out […]
Episode 2: The Four RICH Principles *Subscribe via iTunes by clicking the link above* So, what does it mean to redefine rich? As I poured over the words the nurse said to my Aunt Trish, “You make my life rich,” I felt called to define that statement and that word: rich. Can we classify a rich life? I believe so. In this episode, I tell the story of how the four principles of richness came to life. Growing up as a […]
The fluorescent lights hum overhead. Their dull buzz increases the vague fog creating a sense of dreaming. Has he been here for two minutes, two hours, or two days? He doesn’t know the reality of the furious work going on around him. The work to save his life. Now on his back, he can make out a number of men standing around him. They speak English, but use language he does not understand. They read charts and look at monitors […]
We get busy in life. Matt reminds us of why we dedicate ourselves to something other than ourselves.
- Robert Wagnon, CEO, Republic State Mortgage
