Author: Tony Hixon

Let us not tire of doing good

In Christianity, the Apostle Paul was one of the first great evangelists of his day.  So successful was he that it became impossible for him to travel to all the faith communities that were springing up everywhere around...

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Practice what I preach

I’m convinced that all wealth begins with those who embrace three disciplines: initiative, hard work and thrift.  I’m trying hard to instill these disciplines in my kids’ minds as someday, they’ll leave the nest, and I’m hopeful...

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Take the shot

Wayne Gretzky, former professional hockey player, once observed that “you miss 100% of the shots you never take.”  Ideas are easy.  Executing on the idea is another story.  I’m sure other people thought of selling...

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Social distancing

The term “social distancing” has quickly become my most unliked phrase of 2020.  I vote for retiring the phrase when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve at the end of this year.  Quite honestly, it’s a misnomer from the start. ...

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Cowlicks and Kindness

63 days is a long time to go without a haircut.  Not that I was counting or anything.  My hair just works better short.  You see, I have this problem on the right back section of my head…a cowlick.  What a...

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