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Travis Shelton 1/25/24 Travis Shelton 1/25/24

This Can’t Be Everything

As I was in the hot tub yesterday afternoon, I overheard a group of twenty-somethings next to me. They, too, were thoroughly enjoying their cruise. One asked the others, "Wouldn't it be great just to live like this all the time?" They all agreed and started fantasizing about a life of perpetual relaxation, endless drinks, and a non-stop flow of delicious food.

Travis Shelton 1/24/24 Travis Shelton 1/24/24

One Fear at a Time

Confession: I like encouraging my kids into uncomfortable and scary positions. Instead of trying to ensure their comfort, I find ways to make them uncomfortable.

Travis Shelton 1/23/24 Travis Shelton 1/23/24

There’s Only One Way to Find Out

Travis Shelton 1/22/24 Travis Shelton 1/22/24

Fun, But Measured

Similar to the power of saying "no," the opposite is also true. There's power in being able to say "yes." When we intentionally set aside money for a specific purpose (travel in this case), we've already said yes. By definition, that money has already been spent on travel. However, the who, what, when, where, and how haven't yet been defined. That's where the fun begins.

Travis Shelton 1/21/24 Travis Shelton 1/21/24

Saying “No” to Yourself

The willingness (er, commitment) to say "no" to important and alluring things is a life-changing endeavor. If we have the discipline to say no to ourselves when we haven't earned the right to say yes, a few things happen.

Travis Shelton 1/16/24 Travis Shelton 1/16/24

Pigs Over Money

While scanning the various port options/excursions, one caught my eye: Pig Island!

Travis Shelton 1/14/24 Travis Shelton 1/14/24

Small Gestures, Big Impact

When we think about impactful giving, we typically think about profound, massive, staggeringly generous gifts. A five-figure check. Giving someone a car. Forgiving someone's loan. The list goes on and on. Think about an example of a profoundly impactful gift. I bet you're thinking of something big.

Travis Shelton 1/13/24 Travis Shelton 1/13/24

You Can’t Control What You Can’t Control

Instead of obsessing about everything I can't control (like blizzards, frigid temps, canceled flights, and a backlog of people trying to get home), I try to focus on what I can control. And today, that's very little.

Travis Shelton 1/8/24 Travis Shelton 1/8/24

“Am I Excited to Go Home?”

Travis Shelton 1/4/24 Travis Shelton 1/4/24

Stay Vigilant, My Friends

We need to stay vigilant. We must focus on the details, ensure we're crossing our T's and dotting our I's, and follow through with diligence.

Travis Shelton 12/12/23 Travis Shelton 12/12/23

Sunburns vs. Landfills

When we buy a car, we have a car. When we buy a phone, we have a phone. When we buy a shirt, we have a shirt. But trips are weird. When we buy a trip, we have nothing.

Travis Shelton 11/30/23 Travis Shelton 11/30/23

Meaning in the Sky

You know what really hinders our ability to live a meaningful life? Crappy airplane travel experiences! Nothing will suck the life out of a vacation or business trip like painful travel days. While we can’t do anything about flight delays, ticket prices, TSA, or airport traffic, we, the people, control much of our own fate.

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