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How the Steve Ells’s Vision for Chipotle Evolved

By Jared Dees

Steve Ells started Chipotle as a way to fund his dream to open an upscale restaurant. He kept the menu and the process simple. He found a model that worked and brought it to Denver. He got a loan from his dad and opened the first Chipotle in 1993. Chipotle took off. It is now…

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November 5, 2017 Filed Under: Leadership, Meaning and Motivation, On Entrepreneurship, Why

Finding Your Swing in Golf and in Life

By Jared Dees

When my grandfather returned home from Europe after World War II, he headed back to the golf course. Growing up during the Great Depression, he spent a lot of time as a volunteer caddie trying to make a little money. He didn’t get paid for it, but he made a little money in tips. He…

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March 6, 2014 Filed Under: Author Tips, Best Of, Meaningful Work, On Spirituality, Why

Sanctified by Crying Children

By Jared Dees

In my experience, there is nothing more humbling than being a parent. You have to set aside your dreams and aspirations, professional duties and goals, etc. to serve your family. Imagine this scenario: You have tons of work to do. You wake up early to get it done. Then, what do you hear? The kid…

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July 26, 2012 Filed Under: On Spirituality, Prayer, Why

5 Books to Help You Find Your Calling

By Jared Dees

One of the most common things people pray for is guidance. We want to know our purpose in life. We want to know what we should be doing in the world. We want to find our calling. What better place to turn than prayer? In most cases, a mighty voice doesn’t shout down from the…

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June 6, 2012 Filed Under: Everyday Prayers, Meaningful Work, Play, Why

There Is No Room for Grace in Your Comfort Zone

By Jared Dees

They were just doing their job. They were fishermen trying to feed their families and run their business. Life was good. They were happy. Then they met him. No, they couldn’t leave their work, right? They had been fishermen their entire lives. They knew how to fish. They knew what would come tomorrow. They had…

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January 24, 2012 Filed Under: Meaningful Work, On Spirituality, Why

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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