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.
My Love-Hate Relationship With Social Media
I have a love-hate relationship with social media. There is no denying its power and reach. However, more and more people are coming to realize there is a very real dark side to its powers. Like almost everyone else, I became enamored with the allure...
Going from Two Drivers to Three
They always tell you not to blink. Well, I guess I know now why. When I got up to go to work today there were only two drivers in the house. Now there are three. I took her out yesterday for a test drive. Learning...
Good News for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
One of the teams I serve on is the Polk Vision Infrastructure Team. This team works in partnership with the TPO to advocate for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety. One of our priority projects currently is evaluating the need for sidewalks around a one-mile radius of...
Four Lessons from My First Year on the City Commission
It is hard to believe I have finished my first year serving on the Bartow City Commission. Time flies when you are having fun, I guess. ? I have really enjoyed the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Some of the aspects I thought I...
Into Thin Air – Book Review
On May 10, 1996, I was dreaming about what life would be like after graduating high school in a couple of days. At the same time, on the other side of the world, 19 climbers were fighting for their lives in the bitter cold of...
Running for My Life – Book Review
I have a love/hate relationship with running. I hate running, but I love having run. About a month ago, in a desperate attempt to add some interest to my upcoming run, I came across Lopez Lomong‘s story through the Nike Plus app. I spent the...
Importance of Public Power
Along with work sessions and budget meetings, one of the things that Commissioners do is attend a couple of different conferences on behalf of the city. This week, I am learning more about public power at the Florida Municipal Electric Association conference in Bonita Springs. ...
