The Five Words that Changed My Business
Even though it feels like an eternity, I've only been in the "official" entrepreneurial landscape for two and a half years. I've learned a lot in that time. I've made a lot of mistakes. One of the first things I had to learn was that being good at your craft does not...
“Stop Brainwashing Your Kids”
I recently saw a conversation online where someone disagreed with a certain parenting style. They ultimately lashed out in frustration, saying "stop brainwashing your kids!" Here is my opinion on brainwashing. I'm all for it. I'm absolutely going to brainwash my...
“Habits”
Consistency is a litany of miniscule duels in the mind, Determining the direction as a contract signed Daily a fight like night fights the dawn Overpowering it til it’s all but gone The goal is auto-pilot, the response automatic When a hard choice comes it’s not...
“Thoughts”
Eventually, everyone knows what you think. For each thought at the brink leaks out in the words you speak, Choosing promotion or demotion from an ocean of emotions, only controlled by a lizard brain attempting to stop the train, rolling down the tracks and beating a...
“Endure it Well”
The test isn't written, it isn't in a school But it shows who is wise and who is a fool It doesn't end with a finish line, no crown for being “cool”. Hard times come to all, no matter the time, The race, color, language or clime. To those worth a million or...
“You Made Me”
You made me. You made me worry, hope, and stew. You made me visit the doctor when I had stuff to do. You made me work harder and longer at my job to provide for you. You made me give up sleep, work, time, money, leisure, trips, opportunities, fun, and dates You made...
Why Pest Control Marketing?
Many of my friends and family know that I started an SEO company a few years ago, but when they go to my business website, it says, "pest control marketing". The question I get quite often is, "why pest control marketing"? In 2016 I started a company called...
My Thoughts on Separating Children From Parents
If you've turned on the television or gotten on social media in the past week, you've obviously been beaten over the head with what's going on on our southern border. It has started a conversation that's long overdue, but certainly not a new one. The law hasn't...
The Slighte Conversion
This was written by Margaret Slighte, writer and editor at Slightely Mormon. The wooden floor was cold on that early March day, but the light beaming in from the attic window warmed me. I was frustrated after having called the phone number that Google had listed for...
7 Ways to Keep the Gospel to Yourself
Here are a few tips that I’ll share for anyone who wants to keep the gospel from spreading. These are tried and true, so pay close attention… Keep Away From the Scriptures. If you want to keep the gospel to yourself, you have to start at home. Let’s be honest,...
“The Mormon Church is Seriously Antiquated”
Critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are always going on about how the church’s doctrines aren’t current enough, that the church needs to "get with the times". The other day I read someone’s facebook post that concluded, “the Mormon church is...
Let’s Stop Pretending Work-Life Balance is a Thing
The time has come that we put an end to a hilariously overused catch phrase. If you hadn’t read the title already I would’ve presented it here in bold letters. “Work-Life Balance”. Oh well. So much for presentation. Anyway, let me tell you why this is one of the most...
What if the Book of Mormon is True?
Those who are hearing about the Book of Mormon for the first time are often confused at its message and its origins. Even members of the “Mormon” church sometimes question if the Book of Mormon is false, or a fraud. Today, I’d like to take the opposite angle. What if...
The Purpose of This Blog
I’ve been in the internet marketing industry for almost 4 years. When I first started, I knew little about what went on in the back end of the interwebs and how it could affect people. A lot has happened since then. I graduated college, got a job as a marketing...
Book Review: “Finish” by Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff is what I would consider a “new age” author, meaning that he attempts to connect with his audience via humor and simplicity instead of using convoluted language that the masses can’t comprehend in its entirety. His quick wit and “common man” language makes...
Abide With Me ‘Tis Eventide
This is a talk given by Luke Radke to his ward near Calgary, AB Canada [15 October 2017]. He was kind enough to let me post it. I pray that the spirit will fill this room and bestow upon you the meaning of what I have prepared to say. This morning I wish to speak to...
What goes on in LDS Temples? Here’s Your Chance to Find Out
This is a common question that most members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have been asked. To begin to answer this question, we need to go back to Biblical times. God has always commanded his people to build temples, as witnessed with the...
“Up That Mountain”
I chose to go up the mountain, I could have chosen no. I was safe down below where the pines and aspens grow. The winds blow cool air down there where the bear and deer roam. There’s stability there and my ability was fit merely for civility, not for agility or...
About Me
Hi there, I’m Daniel Christensen. I’m a marketer, an Idahoan, a dad, and I own a small local business called Averse Pest Control. I have a lot of random thoughts about business, family, life, etc. This site is a place to get them out of my head.
