For those who prefer to think rather than be told, weekly messages crafted to spur thought, broaden perspective, and foster growth.
Be prepared to reexamine your views on subjects like hypocrisy, generosity, fear, forgiveness, sex, faith, and any other area warranting sincere reflection.
Founder, Purpose Tea
There have been so many times Richard's words...have gotten me through the toughest days along this entrepreneurial journey. If you're looking for weekly inspiration, sign up for 52 Steps Forward. You'll thank me later!
Founder, curiate
Richard crafts a rare combination of gentle, purposeful, meaningful, and incisive thought within each of these pages. I'm left not only with different ways of looking at things, but with means to be a better me.
COO, Blount Fine Foods
Richard’s subject matter and writing style are the perfect combination to provoke and inspire new ways of thinking. I encourage you to read 52 Steps Forward so you can become similarly inspired.
ConsumptionToday, we address consumption—what we load into our bodies. More than forty percent of us are obese and suffer a multitude of severe health problems as a result. We consume more than the amount needed to maintain our weight, and nearly 25% more calories than we did fifty years ago. Moreover, we now eat less nutritious foods and dine out
No, I am not talking about a place for religious services, but your physical vessel. Its importance is undeniable, but there is a disconnect between our awareness and our actions, given our country’s obesity epidemic and sedentary lifestyles. I am here to encourage wellness, not to fat-shame the wide-bodied or exalt chiseled fitness influencers. In an effort not to offend,
Like last week, I am almost hesitant to write this week’s post, but the statistics clearly indicate that something needs to be said and done. The FoundationWhile 52 Steps Forward is not a how-to manual, here are some straightforward sound practices: Track your spending and net worth. These no-cost habits enhance your financial decision-making and naturally improve your results. Save
Given our unavoidable daily financial transactions, one would expect us to acquire financial literacy naturally. Regretfully, we do not. The result is that too many people, including 40% of those earning $300K-$500K, are living paycheck-to-paycheck (surprisingly, those in lower earnings brackets report fairing slightly better). During the government shutdown, people in good-paying positions declared they were unable to pay their
The Wandering Worshipper is the story of a journey where I knew where I was going, but not what I would find. I discovered that there is a place for everyone, and everyone needs a place. It began with an entirely irregular and wholly uninspired churchgoer who thought regular church attendance could be beneficial and wanted to figure out a
What about our grief over the loss of a loved one? Today, we explore different perspectives while acknowledging that a solitary blog post is particularly insufficient for those who have suffered the loss of a spouse or a descendant. Cathy and I witnessed our parents grieve their oldest child’s death and dear friends unexpectedly losing their husbands. There They Go
Susan O’Brien
Founder, Hail Merry