When I first started at RidgePoint in 2002 (at the time it was “First Baptist Church”), the church had very little money to pay me with. One of the things I negotiated with them was to have some added time off to make up for the missing salary dollars. In hindsight it was one of [...]
Archive for the ‘vacation’ Category
We’re continuing last week’s series of posts on the importance of taking time to rest. One of the most deadly thought patterns I’ve had to correct over the years was the idea that when I’m away from my job and relaxing with my family, I’m not being productive. In reality, nothing could be further from [...]
Perhaps the most unexpected benefit I found in scheduling periodic time away was how much more efficient I was when I returned. There’s something about distancing yourself from everything that enables you to see it more clearly (more on this later). Over the course of a year I can accomplish more working 50 weeks & [...]
Today we’ll continue the discussion about the importance of taking breaks. Vacation is necessary. From time to time I hear things like “I haven’t taken a vacation in __ years.” And while the person telling me is usually proud of the fact, I always think to myself “you’re headed for a meltdown.” In most cases [...]
Since my family & I leave today for a week of fishing, I thought we’d spend some time while I’m gone discussing the importance of rest and the need for vacation. Unfortunately, many Americans view vacations and time off as a luxury instead of a necessity. But even in a down economy it’s possible to [...]
