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There is way too much to unpack in day 330 of the BBTL book. First, if you have not read CS Lewis. C’mon man. Second, if you do not know how to properly read a book, find out (How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler). C’mon, man. Third, go back and re-read the books … Continue reading Day 330…Born to run toward

I first read Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run back in 2009. New Balance was a new client then, and I was learning about minimalist running shoes through working with them. David Deck was a young executive with NB who immediately stood out in our three day long BTL retreat kicking off NB team practice. … Continue reading Born to run toward…

Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. I’ve made it a tradition of mine to read more about the Native Americans. Each Thanksgiving, I try to take the time to read a book that widens my understanding of these people who came before us wasichu. Wasichu was the Lakota word for “white people.” Its alternative meaning was … Continue reading Day 329…Wasichu

Thanks, Teeks. Thanks, Hector. Unconditional love. LIVE HARD. LOVE HARDER. Jim 1COR13:13 Little Jim Gant with his first best friend - Hector.

Last night with friends. BTL Builders. Always better when together… Best girls in KC… My girl… Our creation. Evidence of our Creator. May you each have a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. May you be Thanksfilled. Thank you for your attention and encouragement. Thanks for the gift of your belief in BTL. Thanks for … Continue reading Thanksfilled…

Today, a picture will say what I want to say. Be with. Thank you Brother Andy from the top and the bottom of my heart for "being with" today. I love you brother. You are a hero to me in more ways than you know. TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13

A little more time on time... TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTxNYZOPPII

Time. I have found great comfort in studying, contemplating, and praying with time. Not studying about time but studying with time. Time is so misunderstood. One of the clearest aspects of time is that it is the same for all of us. “You have the same amount of time that Mohammed Ali and Bruce Lee … Continue reading Day 326…The gift