Practical Tips for the Distracted Soul This story first appeared on medium.com. As a father of two young children, I am willing to pay a high price for quiet time. I can relate to the story of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 14, primarily because of the interruptions Jesus experienced while seeking for quiet time. Jesus…
Author: Mitch Peterson
The Five Whys Tool For Dads
“The Five Whys Tool… what is the Five Whys Tool?” Vince Rad muttered, staring at one of the comments on his recent Facebook post. “What’s that honey?” called Julie, Vince’s wife, from the bathroom. “Oh, Jack Flint commented on my Facebook post and said I should use the Five Whys Tool to figure out if…
The Compound Effect of Calorie Reduction
You might be asking yourself: “what does he mean by the compound effect of calorie reduction?” Well, think about compounding in the context of a dollar that is earning interest in the bank. Your dollar earns a specific rate of interest – let’s say this percentage is 5% (I wish I banked with this institution)….
One Dad’s Relationship With Money
Dads, how healthy is your relationship with money? Yes, you heard me right, you do have a relationship with money, whether you are aware of it or not. And, just like other crucial relationships in your life, it will require time and effort to nurture and grow a healthy relationship with money. Take a moment…
Mental Focus for Dads
The current National Basketball Association (NBA) career leader in 3-point field goals made is Ray Allen. Allen began his professional career in 1996 and played through the 2013-2014 season. This 2010 Bleacher Report article shared that Allen spent 3 hours on shooting practice every home game day. Mental focus is important for Ray Allen, especially…
How To Lose Weight At Home During The Pandemic
Like many of you dads out there, I am spending the majority of my time at home. This will not last forever, but practicing proper social distancing is likely going to be the way of life for the next few months, if not longer. If you have been inactive during the quarantine, and if you’re…
Monthly Book Club
When was the last time you read a book or listened to an audiobook? Have you ever participated in a book club? If it’s been awhile since you last read a book, don’t feel embarrassed… Based on the results of a Pew Research Center survey that was conducted between January 8, 2019 and February 7,…
Tax Refund
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some serious uncertainty… As a dad and a dedicated planner, this causes me some anxiety. I love being in the details of my finances and planning for my financial future. However, because of this pandemic, I have been looking for a way to generate some positive cash flow in my…
Clutter
Clutter is suffocating. Every day I wade through ads, emails, notifications, paper, and other stuff. Is clutter a problem in your life too? Are you a better husband and father, a better employee, or a better neighbor because of clutter? Have you stopped to consider the negative impact of clutter on your life? How much…
Fit Dad
Health Is Everything My health impacts my life every day. My confidence, self-esteem, and performance (at work, at home, and anywhere else I go) are all shaped by my health. ‘Health is everything’ is not just a catch-line. I firmly believe that your health is everything. In 2019, I read Drew Manning’s book called Fit2Fat2Fit:…