by joncook | Apr 25, 2014 | Everyday Life, My Travels
The last stop in our 30 before 30 MLB Stadium tour was Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. I’ve always wanted to visit Seattle, and this trip did not disappoint. We ate lunch at the SkyCity Restaurant at the top of the Space Needle, which is quite an...
by joncook | Mar 31, 2014 | Everyday Life, My Travels
At the end of March, Kara and I flew to Phoenix to take in Cactus League spring training and cross Chase Field off our bucket list. If you’re a big-time baseball fan, traveling to spring training is a must. This was my first time at spring training and I’m...
by joncook | Feb 19, 2014 | Everyday Life, Purpose
We say yes to too many things. I’m just as guilty as the next person. “Yes, I’ll have another brownie.” “Yes, I’ll hit the snooze button again.” “Yes, I’ll agree to this opportunity even though my schedule is...
by joncook | Feb 18, 2014 | Everyday Life, Purpose
Yesterday I reviewed Stephen R. Covey’s classic work The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. One question I’ve been asked is how do I personally put Covey’s 7 Habits into practice. Each of us has a unique approach to implementing any formula,...
by joncook | Nov 26, 2013 | Everyday Life, Thinking
I recently started working full-time as a writer. A majority of my time is now spent working with entrepreneurs to develop their content, like blog posts, web copy, social media, etc. It’s exciting and challenging all at the same time. What it means is I’m...
by joncook | Sep 27, 2013 | Everyday Life, My Travels
We drove from Dallas to the Space Center in Houston. One of Kara’s favorite childhood memories is her visit to the Space Center. If you’re wanting to visit, I recommend the Tram Ride and the audio tour. After the Space Center, we headed into the city to...
