Entries by Matt Davenport

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I’VE LOST IT!

Nearly 80 days ago, our whole world turned upside down. Stay at home orders, fear of the unknown and so much more consumed the thoughts and minds of everyday people like myself. Part of holding things together is repetition and routine. These humdrum activities don’t get enough credit for us staying grounded by practicing the […]

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Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter

Why do we value our own opinion so much? I believe it comes from years of being hurt and discouraged to the point that the only person we trust is ourselves.  The further we move through this pandemic the more I realize how emotionally underdeveloped I really am. I’m blessed to own a business, be […]

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You Can’t Grow in Sweatpants

Most of us are working diligently in pursuit of someday not working at all. Ever since Social Security was introduced by FDR, we define the American dream as not having to do anything for anybody. We wrap up this sentiment in one word – retirement.  This dream is not inspiring, it simply sounds like relief. […]