GoodFriday: On being intentional, 10 year anniversary, & lying to people
Happy GoodFriday!
Here’s something I heard, thought, and did this week.
Something I Heard: Lying
“Lie to people who want to be lied to, and you’ll get rich. Tell the truth to those who want the truth, and you’ll make a living. Tell the truth to those who want to be lied to, and you’ll go broke.”-Jason Zweig
Something I Thought: Being Intentional
The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to live with intention. When you check out from reality, even for short stretches, it comes with a cost. You might miss a small but meaningful thing your kids do, overlook a subtle hint from your spouse, or gloss over details at work that later become bigger issues.
Being intentional means choosing to be present in every aspect of your life. It’s about catching the little things before they slip past. It’s about showing up in a way that communicates, “I’m here with you.” Over time, those small moments compound into deeper relationships, better work, and a more fulfilled life.
Something I’m Doing: Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage
This week my wife and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary. It’s an incredible milestone and I’m so grateful to have spent the last 10 years being married to my best friend. Looking back over the last decade I’ve thought about some of the lessons that we’ve both learned to help us keep our relationship strong:
Put the relationship first. Justine and I always strive to put the interest of our marriage above our own self interest. That means decisions aren’t just about what benefits one person in the moment, but what strengthens the bond long-term. Over time, this practice builds resilience, deepens connection, and helps us weather challenges together. Instead of competing with each other, we are working side by side for the good of something bigger than either of us individually.
Communicate well. As cliche as this sounds, good communication is the foundation of a great relationship. Be willing to listen, slow to speak, and doing our best not to get defensive. Good communication is a skill that takes practice.
Say “I love you” often. My wife is the best person I know, and I’m eternally grateful that I get to spend the rest of my life with her. We tell each other “I Love You,” all throughout the day as a way to let the other know how grateful we are for one another.
Do fun things together. It’s easy to get complacent. Trying new experiences has kept life exciting and gives us fun memories to look back on.
Make each other laugh. There’s nothing better than being doubled over in tears laughing with each other. Laughter deeps connection and helps to bring light to life when it gets challenging.
To my wife, I love you! 10 down, 80 to go!
Until next week!
-Cameron Harn
