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THE WEEKLY DEPOSIT:
SMALL ACTIONS, BIG WINS
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Ready for Church
A couple of months ago, I started a new habit with a group of guys. The first time we did it, it was -40°C, just before sunrise, right...
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Do it Anyway
Most people wait for the perfect conditions to start. But what if perfect never comes? I’ve seen this firsthand. A few months ago, I...
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The Philosophy that Applies to all Areas of Life
Being Canadian, I started playing hockey when I was five years old. I played all the way until I was 22. When you compete in sports,...
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What Trusting the Process and Patience Teaches
You can’t rush the process of growth. Trust me, I’ve tried. The year was 2013. I had just finished playing competitive hockey, recently...
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How Facing a $1.2 Million Loss Shaped My Journey in Leadership and Faith
In the world of entrepreneurship, we often hear stories of incredible growth, triumphs, and groundbreaking successes. But rarely do we...
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Saying Goodbye to Duke: Reflections on how we Impact Others
This week we said goodbye to our furry best friend, Duke.  Having grown up on an acreage for most of my life, I’m no stranger to saying...
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Sauna Sessions: What I Learned from My Failed Startup
In early 2019, I co-founded a business called Social Sauna. This was before saunas became as popular as they are now, alongside cold...
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A Surprising Teacher on My Morning Walk
I went for a walk this morning with the fam: Jilisa, Willa, and Duke. It was warm but not too warm, with a slight breeze just enough to...
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Ice Tubs & Scripture Saved My Business
I've faced some sleepless nights filled with cold sweats and mornings where I just stared at the ceiling for hours, questioning my next...
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Contentment in the Current Moment
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, maintaining a balance between appreciating the present and planning for the future can often be...
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Six Years Cold (Why I Started Cold Exposure)
The majority of the people reading this will know me best from my cold plunge videos on Instagram. I have been filming my “ice chat...
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An Anniversary Not to Remember?
March 17, 2020. It was mid afternoon and one of the coaches at Greater Purpose Health & Fitness was coaching the noon class at the gym. I...
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Sleepless Pandemic Nights
I am at times an overly positive person. Sure, it sounds like a strength, but at times it can actually be more of a weakness. It keeps me...
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Why Gaining 12 Lbs of Body Fat was Good for My Business
March 6th, 2020, myself and the whole Greater Purpose Health and Fitness team were on our way to our first-ever team retreat. Something...
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