The Focus Course

Don’t Wait to Create

We come up with all sorts of excuses as to why it’s not time to work on that creative endeavor we’ve been thinking of for ages. It’s time to get started.

For the Love of Photography

A brief reflection on a decade plus of photography.

Everyday Gear for Living a Focused Life

They say money can’t buy you happiness, but sometimes it can buy you a little joy.

Mindsets For a Focused Life

Mindsets are often the limiting or liberating factor when it comes to making lasting change in our lives.

Lessons from Gardening

It’s been seven weeks since our last Sabbatical week and building some raised beds. Planting a garden has been reminding me of some timeless principles.

Learning to Play

Spend a short amount of time around young kids joyously playing and you will enter into a delightful care free world. There might be something to that.

Slowing down to Listen and Reflect

Taking time think and reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Work Doesn’t Happen at the Computer

We’ve arrived at the assumption that work only gets done on the computer. Humans have survived thousands of years without computers and accomplished some pretty incredible feats. Why is it we now assume computers equal getting work done?

Restoring Margin Through Quality Leisure

When it comes to restoring margin another big opportunity is with our leisure. Not all activities are created equal with regards to impacting margin.

Restoring Margin through Decision-Making

Making the choice to get some margin back may not be as elusive as you might think. Here are two big categories to consider when it comes to restoring margin.