I am a collector. Always have been. Sea Shells, rocks, stamps, coins, baseball cards comic books – I’ve collected them all.Collecting is more than a hobby, however; it is a mindset.Tom Stanley taught me this truth in his little book Millionaire Mind (published 2000). Stanley talks about how true wealth generators have a defined sense … Continue reading The Collector Mentality: Curating Your Treasures
Month: January 2013
Reconsidering Gentleness
Ours is an era of bravado, coarseness, and bluster. Gentleness, when exhibited by any over a very young age, generally elicits contempt, or at best, pity.It’s time to reconsider gentleness.After all, isn’t gentleness a fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:23)? Are we not commanded to let our gentleness be evident to all (Philippians 4:5)? When … Continue reading Reconsidering Gentleness
Crowd-sourcing Health and Fitness Inspiration
I am blessed to have smart, active, interesting, and inspiring friends and family. Last month, as I pondered what my 2013 was going to look like, I thought I would seek their advice on a topic that has always bedeviled me: personal health habits. I have yo-yoed in my weight and I have only erratically … Continue reading Crowd-sourcing Health and Fitness Inspiration