writings from Nathan Wesley Smith
Our world is addicted to ‘that other thing’. I was at a football game recently where several people in the row in front of me were watching a different football game on their phones. They had really good (expensive) tickets for a great game, but they were more interested in the game they weren’t at. Why? I don’t presume to …
We live for stories. We really do. Your favorite book tells a story. Your favorite movie tells a story. Your most precious memories? They are your stories. Even the most pragmatic of people appreciate the power of story. Consultants and leadership professionals understand the best way to present practical advice in a way people can remember and apply it is …
In the summer of 2006 I was honored with an invitation to headline the first open air, Christian concert in a central city of the nation of Bosnia. The great majority of the population of this region being Muslim, it was a true wonder that the event was approved by the Muslim mayor of the city. Advertisements were posted, staging …
Often times in life it takes more faith to stop than it does to keep going. There can be a lot of risk in stopping. “What if I miss an opportunity? What if a competitor claims the space? What if people stop inviting me? What if I can’t get back to form fast enough?” Thoughts like these can consume people’s …
It’s been said that there’s nothing like the gift of presence. Sure, presents are nice and experiences are special but having someone to share those gifts and experiences with are what make life full. Most of us have had those moments where we witnessed something amazing or had something cool happen to us and we found ourselves looking to our …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what drives people. I hear a lot about how people are ‘driven’ to accomplish certain goals or reach certain milestones. If you’ve been watching the NBA Finals recently (or Stanley Cup Finals for that matter) you hear a lot about the drive these athletes have to win a championship or the ‘chip on …