ABOUT ME

Me in a Minute

Let me start by being fully transparent; I am unashamedly a Bible believing, born again Christian.

Now I realize that may offend some of you, and I want to request that you just read about me a bit more before you write me off.

I think there is a preconceived idea of what or who Christians are these days, and based on what I read and see on most social media platforms, many views are very distorted. I believe that everyone has extreme value. I do not hold any preconceived notions about people. Sure, I have my own standards, but I will never force them on anyone or expect you to think exactly like me. One of my favorite sayings is, "If everyone agrees with me, someone isn't thinking!" I came up with that simple statement. I believe that most people have something to offer of value.

Although it may seem repetitive from my home page, let me reiterate: My ultimate goal as a person is to encourage individuals to surpass their perceived limitations and achieve greatness they never thought possible. As someone who has undergone personal transformation, I am living proof that there is hope for anyone. I am not without flaws, but my true aspiration is to assist others in exceeding their expectations and reaching their full potential.

I am a husband to my hero. She has been through a lot with me and took on the enormous task of homeshooling our children. I am extremely fortunate to have her as my best friend.

I have four awesome children. They are all very unique individuals. I am extremely proud of each of them. I love who they are, what they have to offer, and what they are becoming.

Below are some of my sayings and the quotes of some of my heroes and mentors. If you are interested in learning more about me, I am always willing to talk. Please go to the contact page and let me know you want to connect and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

MY FAVORITE QUOTES

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - God

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - Martin Luther King

"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." - Thomas Sowell

"Without consequences, intent rarely turns into action" - Fight Club

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw

"Never give in - never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, small or petty, never give in EXCEPT to convictions of honour and good sense."" - Winston Churchill

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." -Abraham Lincoln

"The successful warrior is the average man with laser-like focus." -Bruce Lee

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston S. Churchill

My Sayings

If you want to hear our customers' problems and our opportunities, put your earplugs in. (In reference to getting out on the production floor where the real things are going on - see GEMBA)

The price of success is the occasional failure.

If everyone agrees with me, someone isn't thinking.

Shut up and communnicate.

Once you belive you can't do something, you won't. (Some people have told me that this is a Henry Ford original)

What am I doing today to win tomorrow, next week, next month, next quater, and next year.

True leadership moves people beyond excuses.

The only constant, is change.

If you cannot be taught, you are obsolete.

Competition breeds innovation.

If you losing your battles but winning the war, change your battle plan.

When the negative fingers point at you, when false accusations or name-calling is come your way, take heart; this is the loser's way to justify their ignorance.