A couple of weeks ago, a rarity occurred in Major League Baseball. You may have missed it because it involved my lowly Kansas City Royals. The Royals traded Wilson Betemit to the Detroit Tigers for a couple of minor league players – not unusual. KC traded Betemit to Detroit to play 3rd base. To make […]
Living life as an ATM. What’s your balance?
I’m an ATM. An ATM is only able to give out what it has in its reserves. When it runs out of cash, it can’t distribute any more. We are ATM’s. A simple concept which is so difficult to live. I am constantly receiving and distributing emotional and spiritual currency. I am a walking, talking, […]
Are you caught up in profitability?
I’m sure the article title may sound like a weird question, coming from a blog all about the BUSINESS of photography. But hang with me for a minute, and you’ll see where it really is MORE profitable to be less worried with profit. I was struck with the question during the Storyline conference. Am I […]
You can do it!
Kids help us keep life in perspective. It doesn’t have to be your own kids, grandkids or other extended family either. Any kid you spend any time with will remind you about little secrets in life. Every Sunday after church, Kia and I round-up our kids from their various classes and they inevitably run around […]
The power of your story
All of last week, Kia and I were in Portland, Oregon. The purpose of the trip was two-fold: A much-needed vacation Attending the Storyline Conference hosted by Donald Miller We had a great time exploring Portland – mostly just the downtown area, so I know there is a ton more to see next time we […]
…never been to Portland in June..
Kia and I just got back from a several day trip to Portland, Oregon, and I have to say that Portland is both a beautiful and inspiring city. Portland is full of artistic and creative people who have made their downtown (and I assume beyond) a wonderful place to visit and live. We chose to […]
3 ways to stay INNOVATIVE
Kia and I are in Portland, Oregon attending The Storyline Conference sponsored and featuring author Don Miller. I look forward to sharing more with you about the conference. I thought I would share a few articles from before the true beginning of The Collective. Innovation is tough. Truly being different, unique, inventive is not easy. […]
Word of the Year – an update
For 2011, I chose a word to represent my year. Freedom. My goal is to see freedom throughout various areas of my life. The Collective is one expression of freedom for me. It’s a new way of creating and building that I didn’t feel I had the opportunity to do before. One of the things […]
Ask. Believe. Receive.
I struggle with confidence sometimes. I have a hard time believing in the old proverb, “Good things come to those who wait.” Then I’m surprised when great stuff happens. Those three sentences wrap up this past week for me. As much as I accomplished, I felt like it wasn’t enough. I’ve paid too close attention […]
It’s the journey stupid. 3 Ways to enjoy the journey.
A few weeks ago, I read a post on the Accidental Creative about setting a goal and achieving it only to feel let down. I know that feeling. Do you? I’m a guy, one strike against me. I’m driven, second strike against me. I’m task oriented, strike three. I have a hard time taking on […]
