Stronger Together When I was a commercial fisherman in Alaska, all the lines we used were three stranded (cowboys use ropes, fishermen use lines). It took an amazing amount of pressure to break those lines. And sometimes one strand would break but the other two allowed the line to still function until we could repair […]
Identity Hit
August 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Identity Hit A recent client had taken an identity hit. About five years ago a few different things happened and he started to think less highly of himself, what he thought was possible diminished, his confidence and belief in himself decreased, and his joy and happiness took a beating. Of course, none of these changes […]
With or without resentment
August 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With or Without Resentment Have you ever had a time and situation in your life where you were doing something but resented the fact that you had to do it? Perhaps you felt obligated or figured that nothing would happen if you didn’t make it happen. That resentment is extremely toxic, especially if this is […]
Start with Why
August 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Comfort and Encourage
August 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Comfort and Encourage What would our world be like if the measuring stick we used to determine whether we had a good day was: Did I comfort and encourage someone today? What would happen if we made that a priority? Much Love, Jonathan Help me out please ~ if this Daily Dose spoke to you, […]
Christian pirates
August 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Christian Pirates I was talking with an Alaskan commercial fisherman today who described a group of other commercial fishermen as “Christian pirates”. The “pirates” are intentionally violating the fishing regulations so that they can catch more (and earn more). And, the “pirates” are known Christians. Clearly their behaviors are not congruent with their professed belief […]
Making time for people
August 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Making Time for People A lot of the quality of our lives comes from our interactions and connections with people. Yet, so many people don’t make an effort to do this and then wonder why their lives are unfulfilled and lonely. Make time for people. It is so worth it. Much Love, Jonathan Help me […]
It is not up to us whether the fish bite
August 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Here to love
August 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Who’s evaluating who?
August 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Who’s Evaluating Who? Most people’s orientation when interacting with a prospect is that they are being evaluated by the prospect. The prospect is determining whether business will be done. Let’s flip this. Let’s go into those meetings looking to see if the prospect is someone we want to work with, someone we would enjoy working […]
