2018 in Review Part II
This is the second of a two-part piece about my 2018 goals. Click here for the first part.FamilyThis was another area where SMART goal principles were nowhere in sight when…
2018 in Review Part I
Since December arrived, I’ve been reflecting on 2018. I think that it was one of the best years we’ve had since my wife and I were married 18 years ago.I…
When Opportunity Knocks
Next week will mark the one year anniversary of a turning point in the Clapp household. It was an accidental discovery, born out of a wrong turn. It was a…
Evening Routine
Our town square As I shared here, I enjoy my morning routine using the steps from the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. They’re a great way to start the day.…
Is Life Short or Long?
Is life short or long? Which is true?Up until about a month ago, I would have been all in that life was short. It’s certainly too short to deal with…
Advent: Waiting for Christmas
Last Sunday was the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is one of my favorite times of the church year. A brief introduction for those who don’t know: Advent marks the…
Life is Hard at Home: An Homage
This is the last of three consecutive non-travel weeks for me. The first was Thanksgiving week. I had a few calls and some remote training with clients the first three…
Too Much Stuff
We moved recently. For some reason we seem to pack everything and change residences every five years or so. It is odd because both my wife and I can’t stand…
Oshawa, GM and Antifragility
This week my hometown got some jarring news. After many decades, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada is going to lose its General Motors plant.Both of my grandfathers and a great aunt worked…
Be Present
Be present. Observing and listening to the sights and sounds around you is important. I had a great moment this morning while walking with my daughter. She’s a freshman in…