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Life Balance

Right priorities; Life balance

Being vs Doing Life Balance

Being vs Doing

Men are built to do work. Accomplishments are recognized and celebrated from an early age. On the farm, young men were paid by the bail when they put up hay. Chores were expected to be done as part of the family responsibilities. That manifested into…
Rick Wertz
October 30, 2025
Not About Balance Life Balance

Not About Balance

At a recent study presentation, a young dad asked, “What is the best way for me to effectively balance work and family?” Great question! He was anticipating a problem as he struggled to prioritize right things in the midst of busy-ness. And it gave me an…
Rick Wertz
October 16, 2025
Successful vs Faithful Life Balance

Successful vs Faithful

We are encouraged from an early age to be successful – Successful in getting good grades; Successful in making the team; Successful in your performance. Later in life it manifests into performing on the job; Climbing the career ladder; Improving the margin for your company.…
Rick Wertz
September 4, 2025
TIME Well Spent FamilyLife Balance

TIME Well Spent

Imagine receiving a windfall from a great uncle that places $1440 in an account every day. The stipulation is that all the money has to be spent that day. If not, the account gets zeroed out at the end of the day and replenished with…
Rick Wertz
April 3, 2025
AAA Coverage FamilyLife Balance

AAA Coverage

Daggum, it happened again! I parked the truck, turned off the ignition and put the keys in my lap while I answered a few texts. Then I grabbed my satchel as I got out of the truck, locked the doors and headed to a meeting.…
Rick Wertz
March 27, 2025