Author: Joey

Sometimes I find myself in conversations way above my head. Maybe not even that they’re above my head, but I … Continue ReadingAmature Conversations

Among many of the misconceptions about salespeople, I think it’s easy to assume that to be a good salesperson you … Continue ReadingDo Salesmen Need To Be Extroverted?

The first two weeks of January, our lead support gal was out of the office for two weeks. During this … Continue ReadingOveranalyzation: The Pros and Cons

In Steven Pressfield’s book, The War Of Art, he talks a lot about something he calls “resistance.” It’s been a … Continue ReadingResting in Him

Just about anything can be done now if only you have access to internet. Between Google and Youtube, you can … Continue ReadingYouTube Certified

There’s an excitement that comes when you make a big purchase. It’s an excitement that brings us back to some … Continue ReadingBooking Flights

Some people say yolo, but I prefer to look on the plus side instead of the negative. “Experimentation is the … Continue ReadingExperimentation is the Spice of Life

The most fun game to play in startups is “how long can you keep this job title?” The size of … Continue ReadingProject Manager?

It seems the days of the Buzzfeed articles telling you what kind of sandwich you are or what state you … Continue ReadingWhat Kind of Coffee Are You?

Every once in a while, I think of random stuff that might totally shake the foundation of society. Little changes … Continue ReadingIf Land Was Water

There’s a theme all throughout the Bible of God using things and people who seem to be worthless or of … Continue ReadingThe Weak to Humble the Strong

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, … Continue Reading“At Least It’s Not Me”

I have a tendency to only really enjoy things that I’m semi-decent at. For instance, when someone mentions bowling as … Continue ReadingDoing Something You’re Not Good At

There are things that, as children, seem hard to us, but once we have grown and understand the process, we … Continue ReadingThe Complex Games of Children

Reading and/or listening to historical accounts is probably my favorite content to consume. I love hearing real-life stories of people … Continue ReadingThe Problem in Capturing History

It’s easy for me to look back on parts of my life and say “how did I do that?” I’ve … Continue ReadingThe Sermon Days

Growing up in a fairly white city in the mid-western US, I lived a pretty comfortable life as it came … Continue ReadingA Night in Mexico

If I were to say the words “Mercator projection” would you know what I was talking about? Many have probably … Continue ReadingMercator, You Liar

In WW1, there were several countries that basically only got involved in the conflict because they were promised land. Italy … Continue ReadingHow Much Land Is A Man’s Life Worth?

 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and … Continue ReadingLove Has A Source And It’s Not You

The human body is one of the most resilient yet fragile things. Humans can withstand the terrors of years-long war … Continue ReadingHuman Memorization

In the Hardcore History Podcast I’m listening to on WW1, one of the things he mentioned was that in 1917, … Continue ReadingAmerica Isn’t What You Thought It Was

Ronald Reagan was controlled by astrologists and his wife, Hitler couldn’t function without Theodor Morell, Nicholas II of Russia depended … Continue ReadingWhen Masters Become Puppets

I’ve always been fascinated by geography. Perhaps because I’ve been listening to the Blueprint for Armageddon Hardcore History podcast by … Continue ReadingCongregating in Small Spaces (AKA: Cities)

The relationship between the debtor and the supplier has two stages. When the debtor owes a little bit of money, … Continue ReadingWho Owns Who? The Debtor or the Supplier?

I was reminiscing tonight about the weirdness of life and the coming and goings of relationships. It’s crazy to me … Continue ReadingRelational Ships

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History episodes on WW1 (called Blueprint for Armageddon) has been fascinating to listen to. It’s been eye-opening … Continue ReadingThe Amazing History of Repetition

Another scheduled post. It was a high-stress day yesterday getting everything together, but now I’m relaxing. I may have hiked … Continue ReadingGone Adventuring

Another Adventure awaits this weekend. I was planning to go on a trip organized by another guy and I could … Continue ReadingLast Minute Adventure

My last evening at home I spent with my family. There’s something special about being able to spend time with … Continue ReadingFamily Fulfilment