Dallen Shakespear

Lover of SMBs and sports

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@mmichaelblackk Were all those tongue wags for nothing???

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@SMB_Attorney This is my favorite question to ask on calls after seeing a deck that outlines simple growth initiatives with huge earnings forecasts.

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@rakoto10 We didn't have a cab on our tractor, so that meant we got to sit on the flat top of the wheel well while grandpa drove.

The world would be a better place if we could all get sage wisdom from our grandfathers as they patiently let us "help" with farm work.

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@zmaj101 @That_Y_Lyfe Coug fans are always invited to join for away games. I'll even buy you lunch out here if you make the pilgrimage.

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@That_Y_Lyfe @zmaj101 Literally buying morning session lower bowl tickets for the BYU games for $10 and upper bowl tickets for the evening sessions for less than $50.

Each session is 2 games.

This is way cheaper than watching any WCC game or even home games with season tickets.

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

In the ever-evolving tech landscape, a seismic shift is happening - from the legacy, closed systems of ERP and EMR to the liberating realms of open ecosystems.

Here's why this transformation is crucial for innovation, customer satisfaction, and growth
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https://t.co/rNFCyglSTi

[Jason Helmes @anymanfitness]

Just finished this book - Bad Therapy by @AbigailShrier

This is one of the most eye-opening books I've ever read. It's a must read for any parent, any teacher, and should be required reading for any school administrator as well.

The book dives into trying to figure out why kids are having so many mental health problems, when there are so many resources devoted to improving mental health outcomes.

Anxiety, depression, suicide, etc are all higher than they've ever been with kids, even though their lives are arguably better than ever before. It just doesn't make sense.

A few key takeaways from the book:

A constant attention on how kids are "feeling" or "thinking" is causing negative outcomes.

Constantly ruminating on your emotions and how you feel negatively impacts your mental health. If all you do is focus on your emotions, you are destined to be anxious or depressed.

We incessantly ask kids how they're feeling, if they're happy, how their mental health is, etc, and this is creating kids who think they're fragile instead of resilient.

Trying to solve every problem for kids has caused a generation who can't do anything for themselves.

We (Gen X) were told to "suck it up" or "you'll live" or "rub some dirt on it" all the time. Many of us came to the conclusion this is "bad parenting" because our feelings were neglected, and we vowed not to do this to our own children.

Because of that, kids immediately over-dramatize everything that happens to them, making mountains out of molehills, and thinking the world must revolve around their emotions and feelings.

You develop confidence and strong mental health by doing things, not by thinking or via therapy.

You can't think your way out of anxiety. You don't gain confidence by analysis of your thoughts or mental health issues.

You gain confidence and eliminate anxiety by doing gradually more difficult tasks, excelling at them, and realizing you are a competent, capable person.

The non-stop attention therapy gives to these small, common emotions we all feel blows them out of proportion to their seriousness (not talking about genuine disorders here, just normal anxieties that millions of people go to therapy to try to avoid).

One of the best ways to decrease your happiness is to chase it.

Our society constantly tells kids they should be "happy" and asks them if they are.

Happiness isn't a state you should be in 24/7. That's not realistic. Joy and bliss aren't permanent states - they are fleeting.

Contentment, stillness, and being even-keeled are much better goals to aim for mentally.

The happiest, most well adjusted kids come from families with loving parents that have strict rules for the household.

This one really set off the confirmation bias in me... I feel really blessed we have 2 well adjusted middle school kids who do great in school, are very respectful and well mannered, and we barely even need to parent them.

But for years, we were very strict with them. Bedtimes, family rules, how we do things, etc. The in-laws and lots of friends thought we were totalitarian.

In reality, we just had high standards. And it's really paying off right now. I found it really interesting that strict rules equals happy kids. Makes sense, though, as kids need to know what their boundaries are.

Constantly surveying school-age kids about their mental health causes more issues than it solves.

Mental health resources is big money. Districts need to validate all the resources allocated towards mental health, and they often do that via surveys.

Asking kids non-stop questions like:

- Have you thought about self harm?
- Have you thought about suicide?
- Have you been so anxious you can't get out of bed?

Etc, etc puts into their heads the idea that themselves, or many of their peers are broken and cannot function properly in the real world.

It normalizes situations that would be incredibly rare at any other time in history.

There's a lot of other takeaways, too, but I'll stop there.

It's a fantastic book. Go pick it up and read it. This isn't an affiliate thing or a promotion thing at all. I just really enjoyed it, and it will further shape the way I parent moving forward.

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

Shoutout to @GovCox for supporting the folks of rural Utah!

I love the effort he makes to connect with all constituents.

[Governor Cox @GovCox]

Great to be in Richfield today for the 1A boys and girl’s basketball tournament!

[Governor Cox @GovCox]

Great to be in Richfield today for the 1A boys and girl’s basketball tournament!

[BYU Men's Basketball @BYUMBB]

THE CUT: AT KANSAS

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

In the South, the core ingredient to good cooking is butter. 🧈

In business, success starts with the right core system.

Our most recent 'Tech Recipe' helps you find the perfect operating system, ensuring operations as smooth as Southern hospitality.
https://t.co/qJzGczPV4w

[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@ClintFiore I'll swing by to connect

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

If you're not yet acquainted with Brad Jacobs, now's the time. He has exceptional talent for transforming companies and industries.

Takeaways from his latest book, "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars," serve as a great introduction to a man worth learning about.

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

Reminder: Valentine's Day is in 2 weeks 🩷

No plans? Maybe it's time to try that new recipe you've been eyeing to reignite your love.

Speaking of recipes & love, you'll love our recent Tech Recipe on revamping your website and the 7 steps for web success
https://t.co/QpTAyRG3PA

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

While we may never know what goes into the 'world's best coffee', here at EBH we've brewed something special we want to share with you!

Instead of coffee, we've concocted a tech recipe to help with employee training.

Excited to share our latest blend!

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[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

From the EBH Team, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

May your football team triumph, your turkey be cooked to perfection, and your holiday be filled with joy and gratitude.

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

Single digit days to Thanksgiving, which means - Let's Cook! 👨‍🍳

🗓️Nov Tech Recipe

As we get in the thick of the holiday season, scheduling meetings can be anything but "Merry." So, this month, we breakdown a simple path to scheduling customer meetings.

https://t.co/ykXLsEGemV

[Eads Bridge Holdings @EadsBridgeHold]

🍂Nov Newsletter📰
As we enter Thanksgiving month, let's express gratitude for tech advancements! From seamless real-time collaboration to the ease of digital payments, technology has transformed our daily lives and business operations.

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[Dallen Shakespear @dashakespear]

@SportyMcSports Fantastic! See you soon