My career and business pursuits when I made this one astounding realization. There is no way around the hard work, only through.

Short episode about the importance of establishing the first Law of Combat in your marriage: Cover and Move.

On this wonderful Easter I felt like there was nothing I could say that would help more than simply proclaiming the Good News we are celebrating.

While cooking breakfast the other day I paused for a moment and thought about how our meals have changed over time. One thing that stood out in particular was that peppers and onions are now a staple in most dishes that I make in some form or fashion. 3 years ago my wife wouldn't eat a pepper to save her life, let alone in her breakfast on a random Tuesday. This episode reflects on how I was able to make that change and influence her taste and the applications inside your marriage.

The Path of Purpose pt. 4: Focus on gratitude and the search for purpose inside your occupation.

I get told often that the exceptional or uniquely pleasant parts of my marriage are either temporary or just a result of getting "lucky" with who I chose as a wife. They say "just wait until you have the kid", "yeah wait till you are married as long as I have been", or "yeah I think you just got lucky with a great woman".

Make no mistake, I am incredibly blessed, God has given me much more than I deserve and I am very sure that all Good things ultimately come from Him. However, I know that actions have consequences, both good and bad, and I am here to tell you that if you do the work the results will follow.

My wife and I have worked hard, non-stop, to develop and maintain our marriage. We've prepared for the hard times. We have had disagreements, worked out issues, and stayed committed to the daily discipline it takes to handle new stresses and obstacles that appear. Yes we are blessed, and we have been given much, but we do the work.

My son Jonah arriving has tested our marriage in new ways that sometimes catch couples off-guard. While it has been tough we have clearly seen the benefits of our work and been incredibly thankful for the commitment we made to continuously better our marriage and work as a unit.

All in all, this episode is not about me trying to brag, or sing mine and my wife's praises. I am simply trying to convey the truth: this stuff WORKS. The methods I talk about, all of which I have learned from other people, do work and they work well. Your marriage is obviously unique, but I assure you that the core tactics of my episodes; Extreme Ownership, Daily Discipline, Living in Service, etc. will bear fruit when you apply them to your marriage. So take action now. Assume the leadership role you are called to in your marriage and commit to doing the work. I promise the results will follow.

We welcomed our baby Jonah into the world this week and today I give the honest feedback I said I would about the whole experience.... sneak peek... it's awesome!

After a long hard day I often look forward to walking into my wonderful home and meeting my lovely wife to start the evening. However, this particular day, I quickly realized that my wife had given me exactly what I had asked for. Months and years of discussion, conversation, and hard work finally produced results. I was reaping exactly what I had sown. Of course, I was excited and grateful..... wrong.... I was upset, annoyed, and frustrated.

This episode is coming at an excellent time, as I should be hours away from welcoming new life into the world, something we have been awaiting for years. This experience I had as I walked through the door is mirrored in so many aspects of life and so often people miss the valuable opportunities to enjoy the moment, make progress, and capitalize on past work due to one simple fact: the best moments in life are never found on the easy path. Take the hard road, and be happy about it. Sow, and Reap in Joy. Ask, and be grateful when you receive.

The Path of Purpose pt. 3

Little talk about getting your priorities straight between work and family. I stress the importance of establishing rules based on your priorities and give you examples of how I do it.