Recently I sustained an injury that’s going to keep me out of commission for a while. As I went through the journey of the injury happening to be getting the MRI results and the news of surgery, it may sound strange and dramatic, it’s almost like I went through the 5 stages of grief. I…
If you’ve come across my blogs on BeAnAccelerator.com you’ll notice a relatively focused theme on individual and team growth. The goal has been to embrace different perspectives and lessons learned to leverage in our unique growth journeys. It can be invigorating to think about how we can grow closer to the person or team we’re…
Here’s a quick question to test whether you’ve been challenging yourself to grow recently: Have you made the comment to yourself that you wish you would have known [insert whatever lesson you’ve learned] earlier in life? While college is now a couple decades ago for me, I recall a conversation I was having with one…
One of my favorite memories from this past summer were family bike rides. My youngest kiddo for the longest time had no interest in learning how to ride her bike without training wheels. She was obsessed with her scooter and never cared to hop on a bike that could take her on even more adventures.…
Before kids, my wife and I loved trips to all-inclusive resorts in paradise. Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican. Wherever the sun and beach were, sign us up. I used to think this was the goal – find paradise and settle in. Drinks, a book, and my family watching the sun set over the beautiful ocean. As Kenny…
Our neighborhood is a dog paradise. Plenty of 4-legged friends running around ready to play in open green spaces along with a lot of sidewalks to explore. Our friends said it best – we know the names of the dogs more often than the names of the owners. While having a lot of dogs in…
Music is such a powerful artform. One of the powers music holds is its ability to provide such a diversity of perspective. When the lyrics hit you in a unique type of way – you know there’s something special about a song. Gaining perspective in life can be such a unique experience. We never quite…
Let’s start by traveling back in time to science class. One of the foundational insights we learned about our human anatomy is that our blood circulates through our body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells while also removing waste. This circulatory system of the heart and blood vessels is vital for maintaining our body’s…
The past few days our family went to disconnect from busy schedules to explore a new place for us, Bentonville, AR. A long weekend swimming, hiking, playing games, and eating outdoors was exactly the road trip recipe our family needed before heading back to school later this month. On the ride back home, the kids…
You’re nervous because you care. After all these years I can’t recall who said this to me but it’s one of those sayings that has stuck with me forever. Before a big presentation, the nerves settle in because I care about connecting and impacting the group I’m speaking with. My kids will occasionally mention their…