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Recently I was with a group of Cub Scouts that was learning safety guidelines. They were told “do not touch fire.” When they turn twelve and go on their first scout camp they’ll be told again. When they take home economics in 7th grade they’ll be told again.
I recently spoke at a conference geared toward families, productive time and eternal values. Part of my message was that technology can be a very useful tool when used properly, but can quickly become idle time. As a tool, I’ve heard of a cell phone being likened to a
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The church has announced an updated schedule of general conference sessions. “Beginning in April 2018, the general women’s session will no longer be held on the Saturday preceding the other sessions of general conference. Rather, the general priesthood and general women’s sessions will each be held annually, with
A little while ago I read a tweet that talked about USPS mail and it’s ratio of usefulness. It read: Snail mail is the worst. 99% is spam. A waste of paper, delivery gas, and attention. 1% is IF YOU DIDN’T OPEN THIS YOU WILL GO TO PRISON.
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Lynn G Robbins, who was a co-founder of Franklin Covey and now spends his full time in ecclesiastical service, recently gave a speech about being “100 percent responsible” for all parts of your life. He uses examples from scripture and also from his professional career to teach that being responsible
Finance
How much do you spend a month? Ok, now what’s the real answer? Despite all the new technology and services that are available now, most people have no idea what they spend each month. In fact, recent studies show that sixty-one percent of US adults do not monitor their
I am in the middle of my triennial tradition of reading “On Writing Well“, the masterpiece by William Zinsser. I love his bidding for brevity: Examine every word you put on paper. You’ll find a surprising number that don’t serve any purpose. It reminds me of the same
There is a new flyover bridge opening in Las Vegas tomorrow, 12 July 2017. It’s set to open at 10:30AM after a small ceremony. It’s been a large undertaking and is predicted to be the second busiest intersection in the state of Nevada. We’re all looking
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Note: This is a portion of a talk I gave at the Shadow Mountain Stake Conference held June 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. — I’ve learned a lot about mirrors in the last little while. It’s my sons fault. We were reading a book together about how things work.
A friend described this graph as “Poetry, in data.” So much can be told from these six roaming lines. A few observations of my own: 1) enjoy your friends while you’re young, but don’t base your self-worth or life choices on them. Few of them will be there
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I’ve been flying for work quite a bit lately. Each time as I return to Las Vegas, I’m happy to see the desert floor stretching out below because I’ll soon be returning to my home and family. I’m not sure how many different pathways a plane
I really look forward to visiting this new museum in Philadelphia. I’m happy to see that The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints was helpful in funding and supporting it.They have the actual canvas tent of George Washington on display. SO cool!There are so many
Just about one year ago, I sold my company. Because I believe in the product, and the future growth, I rolled a lot of the value over into the new company. To be wise, I did take some chips off the table as well. A dad sleeps better at night
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Here are two app suggestions that can help your Sabbath Day become more of a delight today. Journaling Day One is my favorite journal app. You might take some time to record the way that you’ve been blessed in your life, and your current struggles. Both will be beneficial
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I love this time of year when the early morning shadows fall heavy on the mountain in front of my home. Ever since I was young, I’d look across the desert at Gass Peak and the mountain that had become my “North.” One year ago today, after a sleepless
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The first time I went to Japan, my trip had a rough start. I flew across the Pacific ocean in seats too small and landed in Tokyo at about 4PM. I was eager to get to a comfortable hotel for a shower and a place to lay down. In my