Chris Wilson's story is one you should know. He provides a no-holds-barred account of it in his book, "The Master Plan". Sentenced as a teenager to life in prison, Wilson isn't abandoned to despair. In fact, it's just the opposite. ... Read More

Most really successful, diligent people have already compiled all their “Best __________ of 2018” posts. Heck most of them were finished before 2018 was. I am not that guy. ?‍♂️ So, better late than never, here are my favorite five books from last year.   My... Read More

I am embarrassed to say that there are quite a few gaping holes in my library. Last month I plugged one of them by finally reading Oliver Twist. I knew the framework of the story – an orphaned boy travels to London, meets lovable scamps,... Read More

I used to keep a Post-It note on my computer screen that read “LAND THE PLANE”. It was a simple yet powerful reminder to finish what I start. I love new ideas. I allow them to take off from my mental airport on a daily... Read More

Like most people, I first came across Donald Miller in his book, “Blue Like Jazz”. Anyone who read that memoir of a man trying to make sense of early adulthood in the Pacific Northwest will have a hard time reconciling that image with the man... Read More