Archives For Failure

The other day I failed miserably as a husband.

I didn’t try to. In fact, I was actually trying to be an awesome husband. But it completely blew up in my face.

My wife, who was 6 months pregnant at the time, was having a tough day. Our baby boy was really starting to move and kick in her womb. Apparently, the little guy had been playing a drum solo on her rib cage all day, using her bladder for the kick drum.

So I decided super husband would swoop in to save the day.

I went out and grabbed take-out from her favorite restaurant. I picked up some Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (also her favorite). Then, I stopped at a Red Box machine to grab a couple movies – a chick flick for her and a sci-fi movie for me.

The whole time I’m thinking, “Dang I’m good! She is going to love me for this! Husband of the year, right here!”

So I went home and surprised her with dinner, dessert, and movies. She was ecstatic! I felt like a winner… well… until we got to the second movie.

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Basketball Equipment Goal

Goals. Many have them. Few accomplish them. Why?

Most people have some general goals in their heads, but never write them down.

Even worse, their goals are vague. They don’t follow a detailed plan.

A goal without a plan is not a goal. It’s a wish.

“Goals are visions and dreams with work clothes on… Goals force practical steps into your life to make your dreams come true.”

- Dave Ramsey, EntreLeadership

If you want to set goals that you will actually accomplish, you have to move past the dreams and focus on a plan

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