I live for memories like this. Being there for my kids didn’t happen by accident — it took intentional choices, saying no to good things so I could say yes to what matters most. Today my son is competing in the Tennessee Wrestling State Championships. This has been a many-years-long journey of early mornings, long drives, tough losses, hard wins, and relentless discipline. It’s bittersweet. We’re incredibly proud and excited for him… and we know this will likely be his last wrestling tournament as he prepares for college. My hope? That he leaves it all on the mat — with no regrets, knowing how far he’s come and how deeply he’s loved and supported. These are the moments that make every sacrifice worth it.

There are only 24 hours in a day. Not 25. Not 30. Not “when things slow down.” Every “yes” costs something. Want to launch a new offer? Something else will get less attention. Want to grow revenue? Something will require more energy. Want more time with your family? Something in your schedule has to go. The problem isn’t adding. The problem is what most entrepreneurs stop doing. Too many stop:• Date nights • Family dinners • Rest • Exercise • Church • Margin • Thinking time They stop the very things that keep them grounded. Then they wonder why success feels heavy. Why burnout creeps in. Why home feels tense. Growth isn’t just about what you start, it’s about what you protect. Before you add something new to your plate, ask yourself: “What am I about to subtract?” Be careful what you stop doing, Because sometimes the “small” things are the foundation holding everything up. What’s one thing in your life that must stay non-negotiable, no matter how busy business gets?

Real talk for my real estate investors & business builders for a second. Most of us live in hurry mode. Hurry to close the deal. Hurry to hit the income goal. Hurry to scale. Hurry to “finally make it.” And none of those things are bad on their own. Growth is good. Success is good. Providing is good. But Jesus said something that cuts deeper than strategy: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21 That means your heart is always running toward whatever you’ve decided matters most. So if your heart feels: ⚡ always anxious ⚡ always behind ⚡ never at rest it might not be a time-management problem. It might be a treasure problem. Some of the deadlines stressing you out? You created them. Some of the pressure? Self-imposed. Some of the rush? Driven by comparison, not calling. Meanwhile: The peace you traded. The family moments you postponed. The quiet time with God you rushed through. Those are the things we don’t get back easily. Here’s what stands out: Jesus was never in a hurry but He changed the world. He moved with purpose, not pressure. With clarity, not chaos. Maybe success in this season isn’t about moving faster. Maybe it’s about treasuring the right things. If this spoke to you, share this with another business owner who’s been in grind mode nonstop. Sometimes we don’t need a new strategy, we need a reset. What’s one thing you’ve been chasing hard lately that might not actually be eternal? 👇 Drop it in the comments (judgment free zone here).

Have you ever worked so hard for your family… and still felt like you were losing them? Chapter One of Lifeonaire opens with a moment that feels painfully familiar to a lot of people. When Alex said “Everything I do is for my family… and it’s still not enough.” A husband. A wife at her breaking point. Kids caught in the middle. And a man who truly believes he’s doing everything right—working nonstop, providing, sacrificing—yet somehow, it’s still not enough. From the outside, life looks successful. Business is running. Bills are paid. The house is full. But behind closed doors, the cracks are getting wider. What makes this chapter powerful isn’t the drama—it’s the honesty. This isn’t written from theory or motivational quotes. Steve wrote this from experience. From a season where he was busy building a life… while slowly losing the very people he was building it for. Chapter One forces a hard question many people avoid: What if the problem isn’t effort or money… but time, presence, and priorities? If you’re: A provider who feels misunderstood A parent stretched too thin Someone who keeps saying “things will get better soon” Or anyone who wants a better mindset early this year This book will hit close to home. And this is just Chapter One. . If you love books that make you pause, reflect, and rethink how you’re living—not just how you’re earning—Lifeonaire is for you. Grab your copy here: https://bit.ly/3Yz9lm8

For a long time, I thought simplicity meant playing small. I thought if I said no, I would miss out. If I slowed down, I’d fall behind. If I didn’t chase every opportunity, I wasn’t serious about success. But over time, I learned something different. Simplicity isn’t the easy road. It’s actually the brave one. Choosing simplicity means saying no to things that look good but pull you away from what matters most. It means disappointing people who are used to you always being available. It means trusting that you don’t have to chase everything to live a full, meaningful life. And that kind of trust takes courage. Because the world rewards noise, hustle, and constant motion. But simplicity rewards clarity. With simplicity comes peace. Presence with the people you love. The ability to enjoy today instead of always postponing life for “someday.” Prosperity through simplicity isn’t accidental. It’s a decision you make — and then protect. Real success is available. But it doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from choosing what truly matters and having the courage to let the rest go. What is one thing you could simplify this year?