Day 2,181

Here’s the family phot that has me smiling today…

This was from the homecoming celebration at Logan High School at halftime of the football game. Dominic was in for being on the Homecoming Court and Becky and I walked up with him.

What about Gavin? He’s the fourth trumpet player from the left in the front row 😂

Kudos to our friend Anthony for getting a family pic that will have me smiling for years to come.

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Day 2,180

Another late night after an incredible soccer game!

Totally exhausted but I’m still very thankful for my favorite soccer game of the year. Our awesome friends, the Lyons, are on the Central team – two players, the coach, and the team manager (maybe not in title, but very much earned). We settled for a 1-1 outcome, the JV team won and the varsity team lost, a victory for each side 😁👍.

As has been tradition for the past three years we also got pics of the boys together. Always great watching them compete with and then smile with each other.

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Day 2,179

The book I’ve picked up as next on my list is another fiction. Three in a row, haven’t done that in a long time! What’s interesting is that I’m finding this to truly be a leadership book in sci-fi clothing.

When is the last time you’ve read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card? I read it last year and there was a line that stuck with me as one of the most profound leadership insights I have had in a very long time. As I read it now my brain is so overwhelmed with the leadership lessons hidden in it that I’m finding myself pausing the story to digest the insights. My next step will be to go through it and take notes and write in more detail about the lessons.

What I’m really enjoying about it is the way I’m able to get some great training and ideas in while being pulled into the story for the fourth time. Pretty sweet combo!

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Day 2,177

It is currently 8:45 and it’s halftime of Gavin’s soccer game in Arcadia. Thinking I should be out of here by 9:35pm. Tomorrow I’m working in Eau Claire.

In the past I’d drive home to get a night of sleep in my own bed. I’d drive 45 minutes home, lay in bed and try to sleep by 10:15, and then be back up early to drive to Eau Claire by 5:30am. I’d be exhausted all day and then do it over again tomorrow night.

I’m obviously getting wiser (aka older). Instead of doing all that I’m driving 45 minutes to Eau Claire, staying overnight in a hotel, and getting a good night of sleep. Ahh…

Here’s to finally learning, slowly but surely.

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Day 2,176

At yoga a while back our yoga instructor, Nick, mentioned how ridiculously busy his week had been. He couldn’t remember what day it was due to all the activity of his life and realize it must be Blursday.

My grandma used to mention she was so busy that there were a couple of times she’s pretty sure she passed herself while driving. Life feels a lot like that this is month. Busy at work. Busy with soccer. Busy with life. Oh yeah, why not launch a book too for good measure? nonstop craziness.

As I wrap up my day and think about the week I’m fairly certain this will be a week of Blursdays. Let the crazy continue… after I get a good night of sleep. 😉

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Day 2,175

We had an excellent dinner with friends tonight. Our family went to their house, had a delicious supper, and spent time talking and relaxing.

On the way home Dominic took one for the team and was our chauffeur. So chill to not have to drive home!

I’m also very thankful for short blog posts like tonight. I had so much fun during the day and evening that now I’m exhausted and almost falling asleep while typing. Means it has been a full day!

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Day 2,174

This year I’ve gotten a little off my normal cadence of book reading. I usually do autobiography/biography, business/self-improvement, and fiction – repeat the cycle over and over. In my quest to read 100 books this year I’ve been a lot more liberal with my selections. This has meant a dip in fiction throughout the year.

Book #75 has been blowing my mind! Stephen King’s new novel – Fairy Tale – has been totally spellbinding! I’m about two thirds of the way through and have been enjoying every chapter.

In reading this book I’m so grateful for the masterful storytelling of King. I’m doing my best to take it all in and savor it in two ways at once. First for the entertainment value and then for the storytelling lessons to be learned. Such a wonderful balance of character building, emotion, background description, and just enough half built and half unfinished details. So much to learn from one of the best!

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Day 2,173

Sometimes it feels good to just roll from one thing to the next. One task into the next, take a quick breath, move on to the next thing. Repeat.

It is definitely not the pace that I want to keep up for too long of a time, but for short bursts it sometimes feels amazingly productive. The speed almost creates its own gravity of presence as there is no time to even drift into another thought.

Tiring, for sure, but also feels fantastic when done in the right dose. Since getting back from Colorado it’s been a nonstop thrill ride and I’ve got my hands up in the air and I’m screaming with joy.

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Day 2,172

I am so blessed to have a career and the teams that I am a part of. After taking a few days off to spend in the woods backpacking I found myself almost giddy to get back at it this morning. I’ve got a couple of teams who are awesomely motivated people with excellent values. My career path itself is challenging in an very good way with ongoing opportunities to grow while living towards my purpose.

Today I was back with my teams and working in my strengths, and I appreciated each moment of it!

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