Herd Quitter® Blog
The New Year
Some say the first day of the new year is no different from the last day of the previous year. That may be true – but, in my mind, starting a new year allows me the opportunity to hit the refresh button on my life. Therefore, I start every year with excitement and...
We Believe…
We have the ability to create our own future. Yes, we know many things are totally out of our control – but we also know many things are within our control. The key is to focus on the things that are within our control. What kind of future are you going to create for...
Merry Christmas
Christmas is almost here! I hope you have taken this time of Advent seriously to prepare your hearts for the coming of Christ. We are bombarded on all sides with distractions to the true meaning of Christmas. The commercialization of Christmas is one of the biggest...
We Believe…
If you find a job or an occupation you love doing, you will never have to work for a living.
Returns
We live in a society that demands instant results. We often want the reward before we’ve even paid for it! Shane Parrish shared a similar thought in his weekly blog: "The universe does not offer financing. This is hard to accept because modern life trains us to expect...
The Long Haul
If you plan to be in the cow-calf business for the long haul, you must be willing to change with the times. Nothing stays the same. The present is different from the past and the future will be different from the present. Today’s beef industry is not the same as it...
The WHY is Most Important
In 2014, we put together a list of “We Believe” statements. What a person or business believes defines who they are and why they do what they do. As Simon Sinek once said, “People don’t care about WHAT you do or HOW you do it until they understand WHY you do it.” The...
Advantage
I am always looking for a competitive advantage. Whether in ranching or in life, I want to be prepared, especially if it’s something I’m unfamiliar with. Shane Parrish shared some thoughts on being prepared in his latest blog: “Someone always has an advantage. If you...
Tenet® Confusion
There’s been some confusion about Tenet® testing and marketing, so let me make it real simple. If you want to test your cattle for Tenet, go through TenetBeef.com. Once your animals are tested and certified, you can sell them however you want. However, if you’re going...
Can’t Do That Here
In the last 31 years, I have had hundreds of speaking engagements all over the world. For several years, I had over 20 engagements a year. Everyone wanted to hear what the crazy guy from Colorado had to say. From the beginning, I felt compelled to push...