Take Permission

The Right Tools & Mindset For Success

By

What I told my kids about Boston

Make your life easier, get every post sent to your inbox by clicking here.

April 15, 2013 is now yet another day marking America’s violent history. So what did I tell my kids?

What did I tell my sensitive five year old son who turns away from the television if he sees a violent scene during a commercial? What did I tell my three year old who cried recently while watching a cartoon depiction of the story of the prodigal son? What did I tell the future of our country about yet another attack on our home soil?

I didn’t tell them anything.


They’ll see it eventually
My children and your children will see violence. They will hear bad words. They will hear lies and they will see pain. None of these things can be avoided as we go into the world but I’m not going to invite any of them into my home. That’s why I didn’t tell them anything. It would only brought them fear and they don’t need anymore reasons to fear.
[Read more…]

By

You're not alone

Make your life easier, get every post sent to your inbox by clicking here.

This week I hosted a web community’s call and one of the attendees mentioned that he often felt alone in his creative process. I told him that I too feel alone at times. He responded with disbelief, “Really?”

boy by http://www.sxc.hu/profile/jayofboy

Feelings are universal
Why are we surprised that other people feel the exact same way we do? The President of the United States feels alone at times. The guy who made your Big Mac yesterday feels alone. These are universal emotions and for some reason (that I think I know) you still label them as unique to you.
[Read more…]

By

Do you have to work next Friday?

“The problem is, you love your family in your heart, but you don’t love them in your schedule. And they can’t see your heart.” – Andy Stanley, Choosing to Cheat

Choosing To Cheat by Andy Stanley

Do you have to work next Friday? Answer the question.

The honest answer is likely “No, I don’t have to work”. It’s also very that you said “Yes, I do have to work”. My friend Chris LoCurto has a daughter in the hospital right now with a medical condition that has changed their lives forever. Two weeks ago I saw Chris speak in front of 7,000 people. After his talk he got back in his car and returned to the hospital. Chris doesn’t have to work Friday and neither do you.

[Read more…]