What I believe, and why it sits underneath everything else on this site — the work, the words, and the way I try to live.
First in my life, and first in my work.
I'm Catholic, and it's the foundation everything else is built on — first in my life, and the reason behind how I work. I'd rather build with integrity than cut corners, to keep my word and my values even when it costs me. Through all of it, I give thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless you.
Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
Jesus ChristMatthew 7:24
It isn't one slice of the week set aside for Sunday — it's the floor the rest is built on. Every other priority gets ordered underneath it.
I'd rather build slow and honest than fast and hollow. Keeping my word when it's expensive is the whole point, not the exception.
The ordinary day — the calls, the reps, the unseen hours — can be offered up and done well. The desk is a place to become who you're meant to be.
Whatever gets built, the glory goes back where it came from. I try to hold success and setbacks the same way — with thanks.
Sanctify your work, sanctify yourself in your work, and sanctify others through your work.St. Josemaría EscriváPatron of holiness in ordinary work
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.St. AugustineOn the restless ambition we all carry
Do small things with great love.St. Thérèse of LisieuxOn faithfulness in the little things
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