The #1 Book that Helped Me Start Blogging
For a long time, I thought the word blogging sounded funny. I had no intentions of starting a blog or becoming a blogger. Then, I read a book by Rodlie Ortiz that changed my mind about the value in blogging (but, I still think the word sounds funny). The book is called "Why Every Leader Must Blog: 7 Reasons to Start Now and 11 Tips to Get Started." After downloading the e-book, I read it completely in one sitting. I wouldn't be surprised if you do the same. I believe you will
Take Time to Say Thank You
Tonight, I felt impressed to call one of my childhood children's choir directors. At first, she did not recognize my voice. As I began reciting lyrics from songs of yesteryear, she exclaimed, "Richard!!" The joy and surprise in her voice nearly brought me to tears. Memories are funny. Although I've grown older, in my mind I still see her as she was way back then. She told me she will be 80 years old in May. Wow. As a young man, the fragility of life is often underestimated. T
Mentors & Supporters
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a great bookstore called “2nd & Charles.” They buy, sell, and trade books, music, and video games. Outside of the front doors, 2nd & Charles has a basket of free books that anyone can browse through and take home. I normally look for reads in the areas of leadership, sociology, psychology, theology, as well as anything else that grabs my attention. After all, who doesn’t love free books? Yesterday, I found a book by leadership sage John Maxwel