The Everyday Advantage
Sustainable growth for a centered life
The Everyday Advantage is a space for thoughtful exploration and intentional growth. With book reviews, meaningful meditations, and curated resources, we offer practical tools to help you find balance and live with purpose.
Our goal isn’t about doing more its about learning to live better.
Approaching Fear and Doubt
On a recent commute to work I was thinking a lot about fear and doubt. It strikes me that fear isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Fear can motivate you. Fear can keep you sharp. Fear can focus you on what’s most important. The problem is...
The Story Behind the Bike Videos
About a year ago, I sold my truck and began riding my bike to work. I had several reasons for doing it. I wanted to save some money and be more environmentally conscience and driving a full size Silverado and its whopping 11 miles per...
Learning to Be Present in the Moment
A skill I am intentionally developing is learning to be present in the moment. This is not something that happens naturally for me. It is something that must be carefully cultivated. You recognize instinctively when you are in the presence of someone who has this...
A Wet Adventure on The Florida Run
Last year Jennifer and a friend ran the half marathon at The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park. She didn’t really train for it and let’s just say her performance wasn’t really representative of what she can do. So looking for a little redemption...
Stepping Down As Mayor
In November, I announced that I was stepping down as the mayor and from the City Commission of the City of Bartow. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have made. After a long process, I was selected as the Assistant Director of...
11th Annual Mayors’ Roundtable
Last week I had the privilege of participating in the Mayor’s Roundtable sponsored by Polk Vision. Once again the event was held virtual due to the pandemic but was live-streamed on YouTube. See below to watch the event. This event gathers mayors from most of...
Bartow Master Plan First Draft Now Live
After several rounds of community input, the first draft of Bartow’s master plan is now available. This is a day we have been waiting on for a while and it is finally here. Today the city commission gathered in a work session with our consultants...