Author: David Deck

Eleven years ago, anxiety kept me from traveling to Ethiopia to adopt our daughter. Anxiety robbed me of a once in a lifetime experience and the many joys that can be found in the everyday beauty of life. Anxiety ruled roost and informed nearly every decision in my life. Not. Good. By the grace of … Continue reading Day 115: Done so…

I don’t know about you, but my brain is one hell of a governor. It does a phenomenal job making sure I don’t get too far over my skies in many areas of my life. Here’s a few you might be able to relate to… When it comes to working out, my brain is meticulously … Continue reading Day 114: En Brera…

During our BTL builder's practice this morning, we shared our thoughts on keeping score of the things that matter. I’m fairly confident we all believe that results (scoring points, generating sales, losing weight, personally improving, etc.) are outcomes that are a byproduct of the effort put into achieving them. If this is true then, why … Continue reading Day 113: Acts 19:20…

I started team practice 30 asking a small group of crazies to write about one thing that brought them joy this week. I love watching people's brains turn on when asked to slow down, reflect and write. I love it even more when it’s related to things that light them up. This band of brothers … Continue reading Day 112: Specific, concrete, and actionable…

During practice with a slayer of dragons, I listened intently to the progress she’s made over the last week. It’s quite astonishing what one can do when they simply, consistently, take productive action. She’s learning to slay the biggest dragon of all - herself. I [re]minded my client of the process she’s gone through of … Continue reading Day 111: Obstacle…

If you’ve been around BTL long enough, you might have heard us talk about “mastering your craft” a time or two. We know mastery requires an everydayness kind of effort. Roger that. Let’s take a look at the word “craft”… It traces back to the Old English version “cræft", meaning strength or power, but not … Continue reading Day 110: Everydayness…

A new client shared with me a question they often ask themselves: “Who am I to tell someone what to do?” Oh baby is that a loaded question, so we unpacked it together. Maybe this can help you too. “Who am I…”Do you know your strengths, skills, weaknesses, tendencies and passions? Have you aligned your … Continue reading Day 109: Cascade meaning…

If you’re like me, your weekends are full of routines… cutting grass, knocking out honey-do projects, getting caught up on house work, grocery shopping, perhaps going to church. Right now, my weekends mostly involve driving my kids around to their games, practices or social events. Yep, I’m a glorified chauffeur, but today I’m reminding myself … Continue reading Day 108: Marry the mundane and try new things…