Our place in this world

I need it, I want it, I gotta have some motivation!!!  Or as the Rolling Stones might say..."I can't get no, motivation!" 😆 A lot of days, especially now that it's winter here in the midwestern U.S., I really struggle with finding the motivation to get my butt up and moving.  Move, sweat, pick up something heavy, repeat.  This is what I know I should do, this is what I want to want to do, but this is what I'm struggling with. So, with that in mind, what do you do to find your motivation?  Following uplifting people online helps me, but not those young guys/girls who are uber fit and perky, ugh, that is not me, I'm nearly 50!  I mean those with encouraging words, with stories, etc., those seem to help me.  Also, the biggest thing that helps me is routine.  I am a creature of habit.  If I can get into a set routine, five days a week, I do so much better with everything in my life.  And going back to my high school and college sports days, I like to workou

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!  Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!

As many of you know I recently left DST on December 14, 2019, after more than seven years leading global talent acquisition.  I'm happy to announce that I have accepted the role of Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Lockton Companies .   I will be based out of their headquarters on the Plaza in Kansas City, MO and will be starting in Q1 2019.  I am very much looking forward to a fresh start at this exciting company.  Watch my social media channels over the coming months to see what we're up to. To learn the Lockton story, click here .  #LocktonLife

Today is my last day at DST.  It's bittersweet.  I've given my time, my energy and my dedication for more than seven years.  But, life is a story, full of chapters, and it's time for my next chapter.  Thank you to everyone I've had the honor and pleasure of working with over the years.  DST was hard at times, very hard, but it has been good for me and my family.  Thank you for a great chapter in my life. All the best! DK

After much back and forth, my wife and I have finally decided on our travel plans.  Instead of 30 days in one place, we will break up our travels between two countries and a home improvement project.  One week in Cabo San Lucas beginning the day after I'm laid off and two weeks in Costa Rica in January.  Between trips, we will be remodeling our master bathroom as well. I'm looking forward to time with my wife, to traveling and making memories, and to some manual labor in my bathroom as we tear everything out and start over with tile, etc. Soon I'll have an announcement about what I'll be doing in 2019.  In the meantime, here's to time away! Best to you all! Doug and Stacey