This morning I was driving away from McDonald’s after picking up one of their breakfast combos. I don’t typically eat at McDonalds as I try to eat healthy but this morning just happened to be different. As I peeled back the wrapper on the Egg McMuffin, something terrible happened. I watched in semi-attentive horror (my eyes […]
Parent Entrepreneur – Explore Your Possibilities
Can you REALLY be a Parent Entrepreneur? Being a parent is a full time job…obviously. But, should that be all you do? I believe all parents should be working to expand their exposure to the online world. Engagement with today’s emerging technology ultimately enables you to be more knowledgeable and more marketable. Let’s face it. […]
How to Create Your Own Thunderclap Campaign
I came across a new platform that I thought I would try. I first heard about it after Pat Flynn shared it on Facebook. It immediately caught my eye as something that was innovative and refreshing. Down below you’ll see a video where I walk you through everything I did. But first, what is it? […]
8 Words I Never Thought I’d Hear My Daughter Say – And What It Means to You
The other night I was sitting downstairs working on my laptop at the dining room table. I was consumed with work related to Crazy Dad Life and punching away furiously on my keyboard. A noise suddenly broke my concentration and I looked up to find my oldest daughter walking steadily toward me with an arm […]
Level Up – Play With the Big Kids
Think back to when you were an aspiring athlete. I think you probably had at least a fleeting notion of being a superstar athlete at some point during your childhood. Don’t we all? You probably plugged away on your own, honing your craft for game day. You’d hit the driveway every night to shoot baskets […]
20 Ways to Get to Your 20th Anniversary
Today is my 20th wedding anniversary. It’s quite amazing to think about how long that actually is. It’s damn near before the internet! Marriage rates in the United States have been declining for years. Long term marriages are unfortunately even more rare in today’s world. As I sit back and reflect on the past 20 […]
A Subtle Yet Remarkable Affirmation at New Media Expo
Over the weekend I traveled out to Las Vegas to attend New Media Expo (NMX). I’ve already posted a bit on the conference so I won’t rehash what’s already been said. In a word, the conference was remarkable. I met so many forward-leaning passionate people who are at the forefront of a budding media revolution […]
New Media Expo – Day 1 – Inspiration
Day one from New Media Expo provided amazing material and true inspiration. Particular quotes that resonated with me. There was an issue loading your timed LeadBox™. Please check plugin settings.
Unexpected Discussions With Your Daughter
As a father, when you first find out you’re having a daughter, one of the thoughts that invariably crosses your mind is the fact that sports may not be a prominent part of your relationship. I’m not sure why this is, but it was the case for me. Sure, you know there is a chance […]
An Awakening of Leadership
I was softly drifting off into a nice afternoon slumber on the couch when I was suddenly pulled back to consciousness by a voice in the distance. It was my youngest daughter talking to me from the other room. I tried to quickly gather myself in an attempt to recover from the fog of exhaustion […]