Dash Rule of Life

By God's grace, I will become a godly, gracious, and healthy old man who glorifies God by faithfully stewarding what he entrusts to me. I choose intentional simplicity and sustainable habits that keep me focused on the unseen, foundational work that bears lasting fruit. I aim to practice these standards at least 95% of the time.

Think Creatively

Act Boldly

Serve Faithfully

For God's Glory

Health

I pursue age-appropriate peak health through sustainable rhythms for body and soul.

  • Prioritize sleep: Consistent bedtime, device-free wind-down, 7+ hours of quality rest.
  • Nourish my body: Eat real, enjoyable food; stay hydrated; pursue vitality, not weight loss.
  • Move daily: Set achievable goals; make movement enjoyable; include strength and mobility.
  • Walk every day: Unplug, embrace stillness, and let boredom spark creativity.
  • Cultivate gratitude: Give thanks regularly.

Focus

I create clarity, avoid overload, and protect time for deep, meaningful work.

  • Decide in advance: Plan my days so thoroughly that, in any given moment, the question of what to do next is already answered — freeing me to be fully present to the work in front of me, rather than spending energy deciding what that work should be.
  • Plan with purpose: Annually for vision, quarterly for major projects, monthly for focused initiatives, weekly for priorities, and daily for essential tasks.
  • Daily tools: Use DashHabits and a paper planner consistently.
  • Morning focus: Choose my top three priorities and write them down; everything else is secondary.
  • Focused mornings: Protect one 90-minute deep-work block with no interruptions except true emergencies.
  • Evening review: Brain dump tomorrow's tasks, concerns, and ideas; note wins, stresses, and gratitude.
  • Batch and match: Group low-importance tasks; check messages only at set times; make maintenance tasks enjoyable.
  • Transition well: Build buffers between meetings and arrive early.
  • Optimize environment: Reduce distractions and design my workspace for focus.

Create and Consume

I prioritize daily growth and creativity.

  • Read the best: Scripture, theology, classics, and demanding, thought-provoking works—for joy and growth.
  • Write daily. Ten minutes, minimum, with joy and creativity. Guard it. Don't let a full schedule or shortcuts steal what only your voice can say.
  • Use tools wisely: Use A.I. for ideas and editing help, but I do the writing. My voice, my words.

Serve

I aim to make a difference through faithful, unseen work that brings potential to the surface.

  • Show up early, stay late: Be dependable and go the extra mile.
  • Prepare thoroughly: Enter every meeting with intentionality and readiness.
  • Be fully present: Engage wholeheartedly in each moment and interaction.
  • Honor commitments: Follow through with integrity.
  • Rehearse diligently: Practice until excellence becomes second nature.