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 […]
CDL 017 – Shift Your Mindset and Embrace the Possibilities
In this week’s episode, I talk about changing the way you think. Shift your mindset and you’ll be amazed at what may happen. I truly believe, as entrepreneurs, we need to explore everything we come into contact with, at a deeper level. Don’t let information simply pass you by. Reach in and examine the conceptual […]
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 […]
CDL 006 – One Success Trait of Being an Ass
In this week’s Crazy Dad Life podcast, Jeff talks about one surprising trait that many successful people have. Even if this particular trait is often seen as a character flaw, there may actually be times when you should embrace it. You’ll hear how he experienced it in childhood, in his career, and now in fatherhood. […]
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 […]
How Do You Take Unique Experiences and Inspire Your Kids?
I spent roughly the first 16 years of my life in Wyoming. As you may or may not know, there really isn’t much to do in Wyoming beyond watching the grass grow. I moved to the Washington, DC area in high school and haven’t looked back. Living in a major metropolitan area, many opportunities to […]