I’ve been homeless. In fact, I spent over a year ‘living’ in my truck in a Walmart parking lot. It wasn’t easy – by no stretch. But even in that situation there are Open Doors and Opportunity – things you can learn. Mostly out of necessity. What did I learn? Here are 10 of the lessons…
Open Doors and Opportunity From A Closed Door and No Opportunity Life
I got a Big Gulp for Christmas one year. Dr. Pepper. I was excited to get it. I thought it was awesome. I don’t know why I just thought about that. Maybe it’s because I get a Big Gulp every day. That and while thinking about it, I was reminded that my dad got up…
The One Reason You Don’t Want A 10 Speed Bicycle
I wanted a 10 speed bicycle. It was a stupid idea. As soon as my father bought it and we got it home I knew I had made the wrong decision. Instant buyers regret. What happened? My next door neighbor rode up on his cool BMX style trick bike. It was way cooler. But that’s…
5 Easy Steps For Greater Peace In Your Life
There are books and TV shows, manuals and e-books of every kind trying to help you find more peace in your life. A never ending parade of advice from people who have found it in their own way. I decided to pick the 5 ways I’ve found peace in my life and if you want…
Be True To Yourself By Being Real With Others
I like going to the beach and walking up and down as if I were actually looking for someone. Looking lost. I always think this might work to get people to talk to me. “Who are you looking for?” “Oh, I answered an ad on craigslist and this beautiful girl is supposed to meet me…
Thinking Of Making A Move Into A New Career?
A blank slate. A white piece of paper. A clean canvas. A large map and a dart. If you could re-make your life, what would you do? If you could go anywhere and survive, where would that be? — I love the idea of reinvention. Starting from scratch all over again in a different place…
Shrug It Off
My heart was pounding. I was beginning to sweat. My left arm was aching and my chest was tight. I was having a heart attack. I jumped up out of bed and put clothes on as fast as I could. Made my way to the truck and started driving. Hospital, here I come. I knew…