JIM AND BOBBIE PURYEAR
Notes From The Puryears
Information vs. Wisdom
What's the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Aren’t they the same thing? While some might think so, this is far from the truth. Both knowledge and wisdom are an integral part of life and business but are not interchangeable in every situation. Recognizing...
Four Must-See Places in Spokane, WA
Spokane, Washington, is the heart of Eastern Washington and is steeped in a rich history dating back hundreds of years. The city is named after the local Native American tribe and pulls much of its heritage from its first people and the traders who followed as...
Using Love Languages to Spoil Your Spouse
How’s your relationship with your significant other? Do you feel like you’ve fallen into a dating rut? Don’t worry. It’s normal for relationships to need a jumpstart from time to time, and we have some ideas to reignite your relationships. Meet the 5 Love...
The Process of Climbing a Mountain
Steps to Make Big Changes “Every time you get to the base of a mountain … you're presented with a new opportunity to challenge yourself,” said Alison Levine, a world-famous mountaineer. Jim Puryear taught this principle in 2016 when he compared...
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...
