Failure Is The Only Option

Failure Is The Only Option

Agile is about failing forward fast.    Yes, you heard me correctly. Listen, we don’t want to be sitting here using a system that doesn’t work for months. We want to move on.    Meal planning is the number 1 example I like to use when it comes to systems we...
Agile: Getting Buy In From Your Partner

Agile: Getting Buy In From Your Partner

Getting Buy-In from your partner can be the most difficult kind of buy-in, but it is of course one of the most important kinds. If they don’t or won’t buy-in, you will fail at Agile practices in your home.  Why is it so hard to get them to buy-in?   Well, I think...
Agile: Getting Buy In From Your Children

Agile: Getting Buy In From Your Children

The #1 question I get lately is related to Agile buy in.  How do I get my family to buy in?  Honestly, it’s easy when it comes to the children and I’m only going to address them today. Kids buy-in from the sheer description of Agile, because they are constantly...
The Joy of Intentional Parenting

The Joy of Intentional Parenting

Listen, I know we are all overwhelmed with the number of times people mention we need to be more intentional with our parenting. It always sounds like something that is going to require things from you that you aren’t sure you can find the time for in your schedule...
10 Things I Do Before Bed Every Night to Wind Down

10 Things I Do Before Bed Every Night to Wind Down

This year I was talking to my doctor about the fact I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep. Anyone else up tossing and turning? Anyone else have a brain that just won’t shut off at night?  Anyone else wake up multiple times a night?  I mean honestly I wasn’t sure if it...