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Adam Smith | November 29, 2011 | 8 Comments

Scared of a Christmas Tree

Posting a Christmas video has now become a tradition in the Smith family.

Two years ago I posted a video of us putting up our Christmas tree, last year I posted a video of some crazy Christmas lights down the street and this year I’m posting a video of Colbie.

The video of Colbie might not be what you expect, though. It’s of her crying. So, you’re probably thinking, “What kind of parents post a video of their kid crying?” But, it’s a video of her crying when she saw our Christmas tree, so it’s ok. Yep, she cried when she saw a Christmas tree. The thing that brings most children joy, brings Colbie fright.

You see, this all happened when Colbie took a long nap. So, Jasmine and I saw this as a perfect time to put up the Christmas tree. And when she woke up and saw this big tree taking over the living room, this was her reaction… [Read more…] about Scared of a Christmas Tree

Adam Smith | December 26, 2010 | 8 Comments

work hard for it

“Nothing worth having ever came easy.”
So, for that job that you have that becomes so difficult you want to quit, remember that.
For that schooling that you think that you’ll never understand, remember that.
For that marriage that you actually have to work on, remember that.
For those friendship spats, remember that.
For that church you’re trying to plant, remember that.
For that person that you’re trying to get along with in your church, remember that.
For that project you’re working on…
Remember that.

Because there is beauty in all of this.

What is that one thing that you’ve put all your blood, sweat and tears into?

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Hi, my name is Adam Smith and welcome to asmithblog.com. I am the author of the book, The Bravest You. Because of my work as an entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and speaker, I have been named a top industry influencer by American Genius. I live with my wife, Jasmine, and three children in Shenandoah, IA.

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