Big ideas rarely show up fully formed. Most of the time they start as a quiet nudge, a “what if,” or a small conversation that sticks with you long after it should’ve faded. That’s how this whole Sterling vision started for me. For those of you who don’t live in Sterling, over the last year, we’ve had a lot of momentum here: new families, expanding businesses (like   Jacam Catalyst ), and yes,   KMW, Ltd ’s major investment beginning to take shape. It’s exciting, but it also

This past Sunday, during his sermon at   CrossPoint Church (Kansas) , Pastor   Andy Addis   said something that’s been stuck in my mind all week. He was talking about how it’s getting colder outside and we’re entering that season where, if you leave a water bottle in your car overnight, it’ll be frozen solid by morning. He went on to say the part that I’ve been replaying repeatedly:   “If you leave something in an environment long enough, it will take the shape of that enviro

Last night I had the joy of going with my family to a Josiah Queen concert with Ben Fuller. It was a fun night, full of great music,...

This week, I’ve been thinking about commodities. By definition, a commodity is something whose value is determined in aggregate with...

This summer, my family had the chance to visit Rome. There’s so much history and so much to see that we booked a guide to help us make...

Yesterday, I had the good fortune of being invited to Google’s announcement in Pryor, OK because of my work partnering with others on...

Over the past couple of years, my family has discovered a shared love for pickleball. After family dinners, we often head to the courts...

I came across a quote by comedian Jimmy Carr this week that I haven’t stopped thinking about: “No one had a hot shower until 50 years...

I keep a list of quotes that I value. This week I’d like to start by sharing 5 of the quotes that I began using as a north star a few...

I hope that anyone who knows me isn't surprised to learn that I am a Christian. To borrow a line from a song by Anne Wilson, "Let me tell...

Tomorrow is Independence Day! A time to celebrate freedom, the opportunities we enjoy, and the sacrifices that were made and continue to...

As someone who travels for work and has the flexibility to live just about anywhere, I’ve had the opportunity to choose where I call...

Lately I’ve added a 25-pound weighted vest to my morning walks. It adds a little challenge, gets the heart rate up, and makes me feel...

A little while ago, I started a small tradition. When I attend a wedding, I set a reminder in my phone for the couple’s six-month...

A little while ago, I asked ChatGPT to analyze how I interact with it and give me honest feedback. Yeah, I know, it sounds like something...

Last Sunday during church, our teaching pastor at  CrossPoint Church (Kansas) ,  Andy Addis , shared a stat that’s been rolling around in...

This week, I drove to Winter Park, Colorado, with my family for some skiing and time with relatives. We left first thing in the morning,...

It’s that time of year again when we look around and suddenly realize just how much dust has settled in the corners, how much stuff has...

The truth is people don’t buy products; they buy experiences. How you treat people...often matters more than what you’re offering.

...improvement is a shared journey—and having people alongside me who believe has made an enormous difference in my life.