My turn to be transparent

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Time for a personal post

Before we get too far into this relationship, I think we should have a little chat. I want to give you some insight regarding my plans and what drives me. Already, I’ve gotten some raised eyebrows when I tell people that my intention is to post seven days a week. A few gasps and are-you-crazy’s indicate that people think I’m committing to something big.

I do too.

I felt you should know why I’m doing it.

I’m a Saint

I love people.

I think I’ve always been intentional about building relationships with those around me. I’m that guy that will notice if you are new to a setting and pull you in to the crowd that I’m with. People are fascinating because there is no reliable formula with which to predict their actions.

Take that love of people one step farther and the idea of helping people is something that I’ll quite nearly kill myself to do. If you’re hurting, I want to cry with you. If you’re happy, I’ll sing and dance along also.

If I see someone going through something that I’ve already experienced, I almost can’t resist reaching out to them in an effort to save them the time and heartache of having to learn it first hand. I’m even willing to look the part of the bumbling fool if I think it will help someone.

Well, most of the time at least.

I’m also a Sinner

There’s no glowing halo around my head, mind you. I’m more than fully aware that my list of faults runs deep. I don’t just mean hypothetically, I actually know what a lot of those faults are.

• I’m crass and use the phrase “That’s what she said” way too much…though not nearly as often as I think it.
• I laugh at inappropriate times, especially if something is making me uncomfortable.
• Once I’m convinced I’m right, there’s little point in arguing the point with me. Actually, it’s better once I get heated to let me wander off so that I can realize what a horse’s ass I just was. (Now the post’s picture makes sense, doesn’t it!)
• I judge people and am usually aware of when I’m doing it.
  • Often it has to do with what they’re wearing or how they style their hair.
  • You should know that I hold myself to that standard too though and have been known to make sure my hair looks perfect before going to bed.

Like I said, I’m aware of my faults. And these are just the ones that I’m willing to list here.

Please give me grace though, I’m trying to work on some of them.

My home

What is my driving motivation?

I have a beautiful wife that I’m convinced is an angel. She is my compliment on so many things and still makes me smile just to look at her.

We have two amazing daughters. The oldest just turned 3 and the youngest is 19 months. I say amazing because of how much I love them…but also amazing because I can’t believe how much energy such small humans possess.

I’d be happiest if I could spend all day with them every day. My motivation is figuring out how to make that happen.

Which equals

So what happens when you take someone who fits the following list of descriptives:

• loves people
• loves helping people
• speaks his mind
• finds humor constantly, inappropriate or not
• thinks he is right and has something to share
• knows that he can be an ass
• judges himself and others
• has amazing hair at bed time
• is motivated to provide the best possible life for his family
• and wants to spend as much time as possible with them

You end up with this blog.

My goal

I want to share what I’ve learned and am learning. I want to reach out and make meaningful connections with motivated people intent on becoming the best version of themselves. I want to share the keys to a heroic kingdom that I’m learning about.

I want nothing less than to change the world.

Full disclosure

Since my posts so far have challenged you to be intentional and transparent; it’s only fair that I reciprocate. I intend to do more than just a daily post of my thoughts and what I’m learning. I’m approaching this site not only as a means to help people but also as a business.

I know the word ‘business’ is a turn off to some people, so before anyone freaks out here’s what I never intend to charge you for:

• my blog and its posts – these will always be free
• interacting with you just like I am available to do now
• responding to emails
• sharing my life and my love of people

I’m telling you now so that you know what to expect long term. When I do get to the point of offering something in the future, I don’t want to surprise anyone. I want to make sure you leave that transaction believing you got the better end of the deal.

And if you decide not to buy what I’m offering, there won’t be hurt feelings on my part. I’ll keep pouring my heart out and loving it all the same.

I don’t want to turn anyone off by revealing this. Rather, I just want to be up front with you. If you are going to bless me by reading this site, commenting on it and sending me awesome emails, I want to make sure to be the best version of me for you.

Anything less wouldn’t be heroic.

I’d love to know your thoughts and reactions. Feel free to comment on my faults as well as my intentions, just be kind if possible. I’m human and I can sometimes break easy.