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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Finding Your Swing in Golf and in Life
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…
Sanctified by Crying Children
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…
5 Books to Help You Find Your Calling
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…
There Is No Room for Grace in Your Comfort Zone
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…
