It’s time a lot of us (myself included) reconsider our approach to helping others. While well-intentioned, advice often falls on deaf ears…
Stop Giving Advice And Start Giving Encouragement!
The Turtle on the Fence Post: Recognizing Help in Our Journey
Yesterday morning, during a sermon on faith, my pastor shared an inspiring story about Alex Haley, the author of "Roots." Haley kept a photo of a turtle on a fence post in his office…
You’re Not Owed ANYTHING… But You Can Earn EVERYTHING!
Let’s be real…t’s easy to fall into the trap of entitlement. If we’re honest with ourselves, there’s probably been more than one occasion where…
Continue To Learn As You Climb
The firehouse was bustling with activity—families, kids, and locals all gathered for a good cause. We made a donation, grabbed our plates, and I proceeded to…
What We Do in Private Will Define Who We Are in Public: A Guide to Personal Integrity and Authenticity
We live in a time when public personas often overshadow private lives. But it’s crucial to understand that what we do in private shapes who we are in public…
Pride Goeth Before The Fall
Pride has the potential to bring down individuals, small groups, and massive organizations alike…
A Successful Life Requires A Skillful Knife: Cut Out The Crap
We live in a crazy fast paced world filled with distractions and detours. So, achieving success in life requires more than just ambition and hard work. It demands a skillful knife…
More God! Less Worry!
It’s real easy to fall into the “Worry Trap.” We find ourselves worrying about our job, our kids, our finances, and even…
Reflecting On The Last 2 Years: What We’re Becoming Is Going To Be Awesome Thanks To What We’ve Done!
Lately I’ve been reflecting on the transformative journey I've embarked on (along with my lovely bride Courtney) over the past two years. As we’ve been striving to rebuild (or build) a healthy lifestyle, we’ve intentionally focused on our physical, mental, and spiritual well being...
Don’t Regret Anything – Learn From Everything!
Don't regret anything – learn from everything! So many times, our regrets haunt us and remind us of missed opportunities, failures, and...
Mitch Fairchild 