Quitter: Al Andrews Highlights

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Al Andrews stepped on to the stage. He held something up. “What is this?” “A beach towel.” Holding up another item he asked, “OK, what is this?” “Wrapping paper.” Now, ask a 4-yearold what those things are. The answer is … Continue reading →

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Oh, the people you will meet!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

One of the best things about going to events is the opportunity to meet influential people. No matter what, there are always people that have the ability to expand your world view. Quitter Conference was no exception. Aside from the … Continue reading →

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Quitter: The next steps

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

The Quitter Conference – September 2012 is over.  Now the real work begins. Opening Thoughts The conference was filled with so much profound insight that I’m struggling to wrap my head around it.  I have gained clarity, vision, and hope. … Continue reading →

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Help me pack light

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Next weekend I’ll be in Nashville for the Quitter Conference.  First, I need to get there.  I want to pack as light as possible and still have everything I need for a couple of days in a town I’ve never … Continue reading →

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The Chase versus The Catch

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Don’t forsake the Chase for the results of the Catch. Too often, we chase after the prestige and apparent “overnight success” instead of focusing on the journey. I’m all too guilty of this. I think it’s why I haven’t defined … Continue reading →

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A great man left us yesterday

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

We lost a great man yesterday.  Donald E. Tewes was a success by any measure and a fabulous person to boot.  He practiced law in Merrill, WI before World War II.  Don, Liz’s maternal grandfather passed away yesterday, just a … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

If you’ve been following this blog for any significant length of time, then you know the main reason this blog exists is because of the realization that life is too short and too fragile to wander along randomly. When our … Continue reading →

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Sunset Canoe Paddling in Northern Wisconsin

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Liz and I are on vacation in Northern Wisconsin for the next week.  Here’s a little taste of what we’re doing to relax and unwind. 

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Join me at the Quitter Conference in Nashville

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

I’ll be at Jon Acuff’s Quitter Conference in Nashville, TN in September.  The Quitter Conference is a gathering of a couple of hundred people to help each other sort out how to close the gap between a day job and … Continue reading →

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Top Posts From BackyardLifeBlog.com’s First Year

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my first post on BackyardLifeBlog.com.  150+ posts later, I thought it would be fun to look back at the most popular ones.  Here’s a list of the most commented on posts, followed by … Continue reading →

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