December 5, 2019

If you have access to a toilet, you can live with gratitude today.

If you can read this right now, there is so much to be thankful for. I have always been fascinated with World War II. The mere idea that there was this brutal evil in the...

by Tom Meitner

Behind The Scenes

Intentional Living

Random Thoughts

December 4, 2019

The “I don’t have time” Lie

I want to do Morning Pages. I’ve read about them endlessly. Given my view of personal writing as a very effective form of therapy, Morning Pages should be right up my...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

Life

February 19, 2019

You’re Rich and You Don’t Even Know It

I never imagined I could sing by myself in front of a crowd of hundreds while controlling a crabby child in my arms. But last Sunday, I did that. My wife and I sing in the...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

Old Fashioned Stuff I Like

Tech

January 4, 2019

I wanted a Pixelbook, so I bought a pocket notebook (wait, what?)

Late last year, I switched from my MacBook Air to a Chromebook. I’ve long been a fan of the Chromebook, and the platform is just a perfect fit for almost all of my needs. The...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

July 26, 2018

Up at 5:30am, and Leaning into the Pain

My mom likes to tell this story. My extended family was pretty close growing up. I was close with most of my cousins. Every month or so, we’d all get together to celebrate...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

January 21, 2016

When Plans Fail: The Times You Need a Plan B

Oh man, the plan was so perfect. I spent two weeks crafting it: a killer surprise for my wife on Christmas morning. I’m a sucker for those. I love being able to eliminate any...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

Success

January 6, 2016

You’re Not Afraid to Fail, You’re Afraid to Succeed Poorly

For Christmas gifts this year, I decided to triple up my efforts for my wife and son and build them both some cool – and necessary! – wooden furniture. Now, I’m by...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

Success

December 23, 2015

Take A Shot: Give Yourself The Chance to Win

“If we do something together after this, it’s not going to be a retainer… it’s going to be another project. Things are just taking too long.” Those are the words I heard...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

December 1, 2015

Lip Service: Getting Honest With Yourself

It happens to me more often than I care to admit. My calendar is packed for the day’s work. I have to get a bunch of writing done. I am going to be building out more sections...

by Tom Meitner

Intentional Living

November 17, 2015

Simplify: 9 Small Objects That Make a Huge Difference

Cooking is my jam. I enjoy the process of hanging out in the kitchen, building something to eat. Sometimes it takes a few minutes. Sometimes it takes an hour. Either way, I...

by Tom Meitner

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