Last updated 14 April 2024

I wanted to create a page on my website to let you know what I am up to. I hope this can be informative, helpful, and maybe a little inspirational—if not to readers, at least to myself.

Current Status

I live in Lehi, UT, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. My beautiful wife and I are having a great time raising our four beautiful children. Our daughters are all at home, while our son is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines. We love adventure and planning the next great journey for our family. We love to get our children out to see the world and the great outdoors. A couple of years ago, we reached a key goal as a family and visited our 50th state on a trip to Alaska. Over the past decade, we have visited all 50 states, 25+ National Parks, and over 35 National Monuments and Historical Sites. We have also been to two different countries and look to increase that over the next few years.

Adventures I am Planning / Training For

With the accomplishment of visiting all 50 states in the rearview, we have been looking for some other big travel goals. For now, we are planning a lot of homegrown adventures as we look to increase our time outdoors. We will spend as much time backpacking, skiing, fishing, and getting around locally as possible.

Books I am Currently Reading

I have finished 31 different books so far for 2024. Setting some big reading goals has really helped; thank you, Goodreads.

The Book of Mormon – Always reading this great work of scripture of ancient prophets. In my opinion, the greatest book on earth. I am currently reading it for this years Come Follow Me study but also to better see the Lord’s tender mercies in the lives of others so that I can be more aware when they occur in my life.

Hidden Potential by Adam Grant – I am enjoying his approach to unlocking our hidden potential. There is a balance between overusing our abilities, such as the 10,000 hour rule, that can lead to burnout or boreout versus living a more balanced approach of play that keeps us entertained.

Books I Have Recently Finished

The ONE Thing – Gary Keller – Working on defining vision and purpose. This book has been a great help in getting me aligned with what I want to focus on. I am able to define my big blocks of the day much better.

The Art of Happiness at Work; Dalai Lama – Work is often a challenge. There is so much to navigate.

To Heal a Fractured World; Rabbi Jonathan Sacks – I have really enjoyed reading Rabbi Sacks. He takes a great view of religion and how it affects us in interpersonal relationships and how it can be a tool to overcome much of the evil in the world. Yes, we have very different beliefs, but that does not need to divide us. We can use the key beliefs of our faiths to help bring us together and find common ground. This book helps build on how we accomplish that and destroy hate.

Projects I am Working On

Professional – I have launched a travel agency. I have partnered up with Fora Travel to offer world-class travel planning. Hosting a podcast. I am over 30 episodes in. It has been great to learn from so many people and gain a lot from them. I am writing a lot more. Regularly on Substack and then working on writing my first book. I am also working with Spencer Taggart to build up his coaching business. I have also engaged in the effort to become a professional outdoor photographer. Check out my Instagram for some of my latest works.

Personal – Working on writing a book. I am also working on reading more this year. The last few years have been great as I have done a lot of reading. Better defining my vision and working to unleash courage.

Physical – Daily Prayer walks. Trying to cook more at home. Started a fitness routine in my basement workout room. A little bit of running gets thrown in as well and getting back on the bike now that things are warming up.

Spiritual – I am focusing my study on Christ’s tender mercies and learning how I can grow from seeing it more. I have had a lot of time to learn about tolerance and understanding of other cultures, religious beliefs, races, and people in general. I want to be more like the Savior in reaching out and loving person to person as we are all part of a greater whole of humanity.

My Current Priorities

  • Date my wife more frequently to continually keep the fire lit
  • Support my children by being at most of their activities
  • Enjoying more outdoors time with my children
  • Become a Professional Photographer
  • Unleash courage
  • Become a real estate investor
  • Get back in shape (getting outside at least 3x / week and workout 5x)
  • Read 62 or more books by year’s end
  • Have a regular morning routine
  • Embrace life and enjoy it
  • Bring the joy in all that I do

A Recent Purchase I am Really Enjoying

Adobe Lightroom – In getting into photography it has been a great advantage to learn Lightroom and work on improving my post editing capabilities. The small monthly membership has become something that has been valuable to me recently.

This page was inspired by Derek Sivers, Now Page Movement

Last updated 6 November 2024