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What Wakes You at 4 a.m.? The Quiet Cost of Leadership and the Way Back to Connection
There’s something about those early mornings—the stillness, the coffee, and the space to finally listen to what’s stirring beneath the surface. One of my favorite reflection questions is: “What keeps you up at night?” If you’re like me, the counterpart might be “What wakes you up in the morning and keeps you from going back to sleep at 4 a.m.?” Anyone else… just me? Probably not. Even as a morning person, 4 a.m. is a bit early. But I’ve learned to treat those wake-ups—thankfu

Jared
Oct 235 min read


When Ward Cleaver Isn’t Home: Honest Reflection on Alignment and Burnout
Misalignment isn’t failure. It’s a signal. I’m tired a lot. Whether it’s a skill or a flaw (and if you know me, you know where I’ll land...

Jared
Sep 224 min read


Pause. Evaluate. Decide. What I’ve learned about reactivity and how to stay grounded.
Employing the strategy "Pause. Evaluate. Decide." helps shift from emotional reactivity to thoughtful responsiveness. With age, I’ve come...

Jared
Jun 34 min read


From Couch to Triathlon: How a Reality Show Sparked a 15-Year Journey
Not the fastest. Definitely not the smoothest. But somewhere between the leg shave and the last mile, I found something better than motivation—momentum.

Jared
May 153 min read


Running on Empty: What Directing Texas' Top Marathon Taught Me About Anxiety
Two months before race day, I began waking up at 3:00 a.m., my thoughts already racing. I wasn’t mentally preparing for the course—I was...

Jared
May 53 min read


The Last 20%: What a Backpacking Trip Taught Me About Vulnerability
Most men know how to push through. Few know how to be fully seen.
This is the story of what happened when eleven of us tried—and what changed when we finally told the parts we usually leave out.

Jared
Apr 242 min read


Why I Always Look for Her at the Finish Line (and What It’s Taught Me About Marriage)
I’ve run enough marathons to know that while some finish lines feel epic, they’re rarely the part I remember most. Sure, there’s usually...

Jared
Apr 93 min read


The Truth Beneath the Tagline: A Reflection on Fear and Manhood
Anyone remember "No Fear" t-shirts? They weren't just a fashion trend—they were a cultural message, especially for boys, about what it...

Jared
Apr 13 min read


Cringe, Grace, and Growth: A Faith Story in Progress
Yes, I've said some cringy things “That’s so cringe, dad.” You parents of teens and tweens probably understand this sentence pretty well....

Jared
Mar 213 min read


Wipeouts, Risk, and Why Growth Requires Falling
Perfectionism is the thief of joy. Growth isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about leaning into it and letting it shape us.

Jared
Mar 94 min read


Running - A metaphor
Months of training, a relentless goal, and a race that tested every limit—this is the story of running, resilience, and moving forward.

Jared
Mar 53 min read


Welcome to My Blog: A Story of Discovery, Family, and Purpose
Journey is more about the experience than the destination Twenty years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day be working in the...

Jared
Feb 283 min read
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