Apparently I should have done less reading and more blogging in 2022. The last post I made was the books of 2021. Oh well, maybe 2023 will be different. With a lot of help from Audible, I made it through 33 books in 2022. Some were great, some weren't. Here's my recap of my reading … Continue reading Books of 2022
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Books of 2021
2021 was an exceptional year for reading and an especially significant year for audio books. At the beginning of the year, I set a goal to re-read several of the most important books I’ve read in the past. This decision was difficult for me at first because it felt like a waste of time. What … Continue reading Books of 2021
Every. Day.
I turn 40 in just over a month and as often happens with “significant” birthdays, I’ve been doing some thinking. Of all the thoughts I’ve had over the last couple months, the most interesting to me is the idea of how I’ve become successful in certain areas of my life. Now let me start by … Continue reading Every. Day.
Best Purchases 2021
Last year, with the retirement of my parents, my family decided to stop exchanging gifts for Christmas. This decision was tough for us because Christmas has always been a big deal for my family, but with everyone getting older and busier, it often felt like we were exchanging gift cards of equal amounts and stressing … Continue reading Best Purchases 2021
Your Reputation Precedes You
I play guitar for an artist named Dylan Bloom. He's one of the most popular independent country acts in the midwest. Almost every week he sends me text messages asking if I’m available to play gigs with him. In addition to playing with Dylan, I play guitar for my church, and on occasion, other churches … Continue reading Your Reputation Precedes You
Books of 2020
2020 wasn't a great year for a lot of things, but it was a good year for my reading list. This year I did a couple things different that lead to a lot more reading. First, I listened to a lot more audio books (I've noted which books were audio books). Listening to books while … Continue reading Books of 2020
Gentleman Badass 2020 Gift Guide
It's that time of year again where we've got to scramble to find gifts for the people we love. If you're hard pressed to find something for the Gentleman Badass in your life, this list will come in handy. If you're a Gentleman Badass yourself, well, this list will give you something to spend your … Continue reading Gentleman Badass 2020 Gift Guide
The 20 M.A.D Challenge
It’s that time again where I’m brainstorming my goals for the New Year. To be completely honest, I really enjoy this practice. I realized early in November it was almost time to goal-set, and my mind started bursting with creativity. 2020 was a good year for my goals. COVID-19 put a dent in some of … Continue reading The 20 M.A.D Challenge
Kemper Profiler PROs and cons
Hey ya'll, long time no see. I hope you're all doing well. Mick and I have had a busy summer and have taken a little break from the podcast. We're actually working on some pretty big things that we'll be rolling out in the future but there's only so much time in the day. We … Continue reading Kemper Profiler PROs and cons
GMBA 30 -Thin Blue Line – Kurt Sorys on Law Enforcement, Training, and Continual Improvement
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