You’ve likely heard it said that buying a home is an investment. But when you consider an investment, def: the action or process of investing money for profit or material result, you may realize that few homes provide a significant return to the owner. Instead, more commonly a home serves as a black hole for…

Here’s a psychology trick, evaluating the worst case scenario reduces anxiety.* That seems counter intuitive. How would identifying the worst case minimize anxiety? If you’ve ever heard someone explain their fear to you it’s probable that in the process of explaining it they are unsure of something, even saying “I don’t know.” Uncertainty plays a…

The Greek word “Kairos” means the right, critical, or opportune moment. The ancient Greeks had two words for time: chronos (χρόνος) and kairos. The former refers to chronological or sequential time, while the latter signifies a proper or opportune time for action What are some kairos, or critical moments you’ve experienced? One of the most critical points in my life has…

If human connection is so central to the human experience, what skills make you good at establishing this human connecting? My current thought is that active listening ranks in the top three skills to develop human connection. Second and third would be supporting or encouraging their interests and being intentional. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on…