7 Things You Didn’t Know About Me January Edition

Once a month, I thought it would be fun to share 7 things you didn’t know about me. If you have any questions, by all means, let me know and I might add the answer to the next edition.

(Add your things in the comments so that I can get to know you a little better, too!) 

Here’s the first installment:

1. My philosophy with public speaking is: “If I can get you to laugh, I can get to you to listen and if I can get you to listen, I can get you to learn.” 

2. I graduated from college in 1998 and have been a professional writer for 22 years. There are days when that feels like a long time ago and others where it feels like yesterday. 

3. I like doing LEGO sets because so much of my life doesn’t have instructions. What are the clear steps for, “Be a fulltime writer and public speaker?” I find building a massive LEGO Porsche with step-by-step instructions peaceful.

4. My favorite TV show of all time is “Seinfeld” and the best episode is clearly, “The Hamptons.” 

5. I married a renaissance woman. Jenny has her undergrad in photojournalism from Samford University and her masters in construction management from Georgia Tech. She can do anything. 

6. When people ask me, “Are you a writer or a speaker?” my answer is always, “Yes.” 

7. I’ve given Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” to more people than any other book. What’s your go to book to give to friends?