JIM AND BOBBIE PURYEAR
Notes From The Puryears
Youth Sports and Health: Beyond the Physical
Youth sports are a big part of childhood for many American families. According to Project Play from the Aspen Institute, over 50% of American children and adolescents are involved in some kind of sport, and the benefits are...
Budget Basics: Controlling Your Finances
Budgeting is one of those things that most of us don’t want to talk about—but it has the power to change our lives for the better. Sure, it might be uncomfortable, but with just a few tweaks to what you’re already doing,...
Daily Habits That Lead to Success
Everyone is looking for a magic bullet that will shoot them straight to success—without the hassle or hard work. The unfortunate truth is that this quick fix solution doesn’t exist. Success is founded in daily habits that put you in the right place at the right...
Be a Better Morning Person
You know the feeling … the alarm goes off, and you just want to hit snooze, so you can get five more minutes of sleep. Your eyes are heavy and your body is stiff as you roll out of bed for another day. Is this you? Are you not a morning person? Very few...
Three P’s to Becoming a Better Public Speaker
Are you afraid of public speaking? You aren’t alone. Overcoming this fear takes time, and many prolific public speakers even say they still get nervous before a speaking engagement. However, with a few simple tips, you can improve your presence...
Locating the Source of Your Value
Once there was a father who, upon his daughter’s graduation, gifted her an old car. He said, “I know it is old and not much to look at. Take it to a used car lot and see how much they will pay you to buy it.” She did as he said and...
The Importance of Establishing Family Traditions
Think of your favorite childhood memories. How many of them were centered around traditions? Chances are, many of them were. Things like decorating gingerbread houses at Christmas, staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, or going on vacations during the school...
Qualities of a Servant Leader
“Servant leader”: The phrase might seem like an oxymoron at first glance, but it is an extraordinary style of leadership that defies many of the traditional leadership styles of decades past. In many old corporations, the leader was the boss and was not to...
How Planting a Garden Can Build Your Family Unity
If you're looking for greater family unity, planting a garden might be the solution. Not only is it great for your health to grow and eat fresh foods but having a project with your family is a great way to build teamwork through a common...
Parenting Tips: Nurturing A Service-Oriented Family
The best teams are those where each member contributes to the best of their ability. In the context of community development, it highlights the importance of people's help and support. Growth and prosperity can surely thrive in a society where citizens are always...
