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When “ish” is Enough

Tricia Lott Williford June 11, 2018 1 Comment

I sent two boys off to summer camp this morning. One boy was locked and loaded, ready for every single [...]

Interruptions, Highlights, and a GREAT New Podcast

Tricia Lott Williford May 4, 2018 4 Comments

Sometimes the internet keeps me in touch with you. And sometimes it’s a big interruption in our conversation. I understand [...]

The Day Seth Godin Congratulated Me on Writing a Bestseller

Tricia Lott Williford June 24, 2017 2 Comments

Bustling through the Denver International Airport, I followed Peter into the Tattered Cover to see if they carried You Can [...]

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Watch for Life’s Home Run Hitters

Tricia Lott Williford June 8, 2017 4 Comments

Tucker hit a home run last night. I nearly lost my voice and my mind, watching my player round the [...]

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Happy for How Long?

Tricia Lott Williford May 23, 2017 No Comments

Want to be happy for an hour? Have a steak dinner. Want to be happy for a day? Play a [...]

Grit and Swagger

Tricia Lott Williford March 28, 2017 No Comments

Thats all there is, girls. I’ll raise my glass to that.

Noah’s Details: Just Start.

Tricia Lott Williford February 28, 2017 2 Comments

Did you know that God brought all of the animals to Noah? Because maybe I missed that day of Sunday [...]

Crumpled.

Tricia Lott Williford February 10, 2017 1 Comment

After my years in the classroom, I’m still kind of a junkie for lesson plans, bulletin boards, and great ideas [...]

The Belong Tour: I’m a Conference Junkie

Tricia Lott Williford September 27, 2016 5 Comments

You have to know that I’m a conference junkie. I’m a 100% auditory learner, which is maybe an exaggeration since [...]

On Dropping Plates

Tricia Lott Williford August 15, 2016 4 Comments

“The art of managing a lot of things is to never drop the same thing twice in a row.” Bishop [...]

Better Than You Think

Tricia Lott Williford January 28, 2016 6 Comments

I leaned out the Starbucks drive-thru window to hand a drink to the customer in her car, and that’s when [...]

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How To Love Your Child’s Teacher

Tricia Lott Williford August 25, 2015 3 Comments

Among the ranks of elementary teachers, it’s pretty safe to say: once a teacher, always a teacher. I taught third [...]

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People are Real.

Tricia Lott Williford April 24, 2015 1 Comment

“Every crowd, sooner or later, will let you down. The crowd contains a shoplifter, or a heckler, or an anonymous [...]

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Everybody Needs An Elizabeth

Tricia Lott Williford March 3, 2015 No Comments

I think one of God’s greatest creations is women. That’s not a feminist statement or sexist statement, because – believe [...]

You Don’t Have to be Brave

Tricia Lott Williford February 9, 2015 4 Comments

My friend Katy wrote this morning about a FaceTime conversation with her granddaughter, Juniper. (Let’s just take a moment to [...]

What Great Leaders Do

Tricia Lott Williford January 22, 2015 No Comments

I’m about to offer you a most compelling invitation. So, brace yourself. I love Catalyst. Everything about it. Every fall for [...]

The Thing About Reassurance

Tricia Lott Williford January 18, 2015 2 Comments

I think Reassurance can be a lot like money. There will never be enough of it. Likes. Approvals. Confidence. Affirmations. [...]

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Parenting Advice that Doesn’t Fit Into My World

Tricia Lott Williford March 4, 2014 9 Comments

“When my kids were small, I just pretty much said no to travel.” “I commit to be away from my [...]

Catalyst One Day: It’s Not Too Late!

Tricia Lott Williford February 25, 2014 No Comments

Seriously. If you’re even thinking about coming, jump at this opportunity. And if you’re a leader who likes to [...]

Seth Godin: Buy The Book.

Tricia Lott Williford May 22, 2013 No Comments

Seth Godin is one of my favorite authors. Pure brilliance. He wrote this yesterday, and I would like to have [...]

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