I’m still so moved by the events that unfolded on March 13, 2013. Clearly, the Holy Spirit is powerfully at work. I’m so grateful for the election of Pope Francis. In just the handful of minutes in which he appeared, I was so moved. If he did nothing else in his Papacy, that moment would…
3 Questions to Help You Live Out Your Lenten Vows
It is often very challenging to live out our Lenten vows. It is easy to forget sometimes and occasionally we even consciously give in to the temptation. Answer these questions to avoid breaking your Lenten vows. Whether you are giving something up or adding prayer or almsgiving, ask yourself: Specifically, what am I giving up…
40 Last-Minute Things to Give Up for Lent
So, Lent is here and you still haven’t decided on what you are giving up. Don’t panic. Don’t over-think things. You don’t have to come up with some grand, deeply spiritual, incredibly transformative super-human idea to give up for Lent. There are all sorts of things to give up for Lent, but don’t let the number of…
The 80/20 Analysis Template for Personal Productivity
Here are 9 reasons to use the 80/20 Analysis Template (Google Doc / PDF). Are you thinking or feeling any of these things right now? There is too much to do and not enough time. I don’t know where to start. I would rather be doing something easier. I’m not getting anything done. I’m not seeing results….
Drink the Kool-aid
Have you ever accused someone of “drinking the kool-aid“? We all know what it means, right? Someone is blinded and brainwashed, not able to see reality, not able to see things the way they really are, not able to come down to the level that ordinary people struggle with every day. You know what? When…
