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When and How to Solve Problems at Home

Posted by Nick Pavlidis on Sep 2, 2015 6:13:25 AM

Three years ago, I had very few problems.

In fact, I had so few problems, that I had extra solutions that I generously handed out to everyone around me, especially my wife.

I had plenty of solutions to her problems.

She had a problem with us living in New Jersey while our extended families were all in Massachusetts.

Her problem was a result of her not appreciating that the job market was tight and it would be virtually impossible to recreate my position (and income) closer to home.

My solution was for her to accept that we would be "stuck" in New Jersey for a few more years while I waited for the job market to improve....

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Topics: Family

I Don't Want To Be A Father

Posted by Aaron Walker on May 28, 2015 3:12:00 PM

Any male can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad.

It is a very distinct privilege for me to be a life and business coach to men. I have chosen to coach men for a number of reasons, but one of my primary reasons is that I feel there is a huge shortage of " real dads".

Let's unpack a portion of what I see in our homes as well as in the workplace. I would like to focus on how men relate to their children daily. We say that our children are important, but our actions say that we are self-absorbed and extremely selfish.

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Topics: Accountability, Family

You Can't Spring For A Meal?

Posted by Aaron Walker on Apr 27, 2015 12:53:00 PM

A buddy of mine was traveling through Nashville last night and invited me out to dinner. What a great time and a great guy. As we dove into a deep discussion about life events and family, we stumbled upon the topic of generosity. We shared with each other various ways to show acts of kindness, and we were giving helpful tips on how to share with the ones we love the most, our families. Then he said something that absolutely floored me.

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Topics: Character, Family, Finances

Unmistakable Memories! Are You Making Them?

Posted by Aaron Walker on Apr 7, 2015 5:04:00 AM

I have the distinct privilege of coaching Jamie Slingerland the Founder and President of J & R Photo. Jamie is an incredible businessman as well as an awesome dad, husband and faithful friend to many.

The conventional methods of a client/coach interaction are totally obsolete when it comes to coaching Jamie. We tried numerous times to talk over the phone, meet at Pinewood Social, a trendy local restaurant and even video conference. Nothing seemed to hold Jamie’s attention like the great outdoors. These past 6 months have been an absolute blast. I will have to admit, it's been very productive. Recently, we've held our coaching sessions on Old Hickory Lake, Golf Club of Tennessee, Centennial Park, next door to the Parthenon, and various other outdoor venues. I’ll just have to be totally honest here; I love getting paid to visit each and every one of these places. But let me also speak up and say that these activities engage Jamie in a way that the traditional methods failed.

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Topics: Motivation, Coaching, Family, Fun