I really enjoyed You, Inc., so I decided to pick up Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith. While I didn’t like the book as much as You, Inc., there were some great nuggets in the book that were very helpful. Here are a few of my favorite quotes: “Ignore your industries benchmarks and copy Disney’s.” (That’s funny and true) “Don’t just think better. Think different.” (What worked in the past won’t necessarily work in the future) “Everyone in your company is responsible for marketing your company.’ (Every person in our church is a representative of CF) “Go where others aren’t.” … Read More
How do I know I have an 8 month old?
Because when I quiet my mind, this is what I hear… “We’re going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship Zooming through the sky… Little Einsteins Climb aboard, get ready to explore There’s so much to find, Little Einsteins. We’re going on a mission, start the countdown 5, 4, 3,2,1 Everyone to rocket, rev it up now RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR We’re going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship Zooming through the sky, Little Einsteins Climb aboard, get ready to explore There’s so much to find, Little Einsteins Come On – Let’s Go – Little Einsteins We need you, Little … Read More
Sunday Thoughts
– Today was great! 16 people gave their lives to Jesus! – Met a lot of new people on Sunday. – People are taking next steps in their faith. Nothing excites me more. – Looking forward to my time in Tampa this week with some Pastors. It’s always a great time of growth for me. – I bought Heroes season 1. OMG, it’s amazing! Carey and I watched episodes until we both passed out. – I was at Target and bought 2 pens with Dwight Shrute’s face on them. That’s just quality merchandise. – I dropped the Dolphins for my … Read More
Hanging with My Tribe
My day started pretty early as I drove up to Merritt Island to be with a group of Calvary Chapel Pastors. I hadn’t been up there in a while, but made a point to be part of today’s meeting and spend some time with guys in my tribe. It was great seeing some guys I hadn’t seen in a long time. Of course, the highlight was showing off pictures of Mia 🙂
Absolute Domination!
Josh Beckett threw a 4-hitter tonight as the Red Sox beat the Angels 4-0! He just overpowered them tonight! The Angels hitters looked lost tonight. The Red Sox hitters didn’t. John Lackey wasn’t fooling anyone. Good times!
Have a Cigar?
I’m not kidding, it smells like a cigar in this office! Mark has put this spray contraption that sprays a fragrance every 9 minutes and it smells exactly like a cigar. I don’t think it’s supposed to smell like one, but it does. He says it smells like something else, but it smells a bar in here. All we’re missing is peanuts on the floor 🙂
Book Review: Transforming Leadership
I liked Transforming Leadership by Leighton Ford. It’s a little slow in parts, but if you’re looking for a book on leadership that focuses on the leadership style of Jesus, this is the one. He looks at Jesus’ life through the lens of how Jesus led His disciples and it’s very insightful. Here’s a few of my favorite quotes: “Vision is…the ability to see in a way that compels others to pay attention.” “The true leader is never satisfied to lead his people where they were.” ” Leaders are perpetual learners…learning is the essential fuel for the leader.” “An effective … Read More
How I Read a Book…
I get asked fairly frequently about how I read as much as I do. I’ll read about 60 books this year (which isn’t going to break any records by the way). Here’s a few things that I share about what helps me read: 1. I like to read – if you hate reading, there’s no cure that I know of. I used to not like reading, but I was so hungry to learn, I got over it and dove into books. 2. Bring a book everywhere with you – People have tons of time that get wasted (waiting for someone, … Read More
Sunday Night Thoughts…
– Talked on the Rich Young Ruler this morning. I really feel like God gave me something about this story. – I feel like for the first time in 7 years, we’re really getting it together. Our staff is totally unified and we’re seeing what we need to do to get to the next level. – I’m learning more right now than ever! – My Small Group is going awesome! 20 college students. I’m the oldest guy by 8-14 years! I feel old every Tuesday night! – Mia turned 8 months old today! I love being a dad! – Mia … Read More
We’re gonna Party like it’s 1995!
That’s what I’m talking about! The last time we won the AL East Division title was 1995! It feels nice. There’s no stopping this team! We’re facing the Angels in the ALDS (reminds me of 2004 – can you say “sweep”?). In the immortal words of Clubber Lang, “I pity the fool!”
