Steve McNeely

The work associated with this site is me living my dream.

When I was young, basketball was my passion. The intense fling lasted till my mid-forties until the accumulation of years and injuries cooled the libido. (I still play at it.) While I did not have the physique (I was 6’8” but only in my platforms), I had the heart. So even after playing small college ball, I hit the court a lot - too much thought my young bride. But, out of respect for our new union, I had drastically cut my play schedule from seven to five days a week. The immense sacrifice, lost on Mary, was felt by my buddies who, like the snake in the garden tempted me. “Cmon Mac. One more game. Thou shalt not surely die.”

I had no plans to pursue a career related to my passion - in fact I had no plan until Mary was expecting our first child and suggested I grow up. The plan thrust itself upon me in the form of the curriculum for a job that needed applicants the day after commencement: Wanted. Accountants. Perhaps if I spent more time thinking about basketball and a little less time playing, I would have plotted a course for a career in the field. Ball boy; Uniform catcher from a sub; Gatorade squirter. You can read more about my journey here [add link to page].

For this effort, suffice it to know the work is deeply personal. It took me many years - decades, actually - to realize my gifts and passion were not related to accounting or basketball. I am a very good CPA, in my estimation, and we have helped a lot of wonderful clients. The best part of my job is interacting with people. But what has given me the deepest sense of joy and fulfillment is teaching and writing.

In the rush to support my precious young family, taking a minute to consider my unique aptitudes and gifts, and to fashion a career path that weaved them and my passion into my work seemed a luxury I couldn’t afford. I know of many people who feel unfulfilled or that their life is out of alignment or they have unmet potential. The woeful statistics reporting lack of engagement at work coupled with increased mental health issues and the ill effects of unrelenting stress (a silent killer because it damages immune systems and welcomes all sorts of illness) prove, to me, that there is a huge need for people to find fulfillment and joy in life.

If we help one person live a fulfilling, happy life of meaning and purpose our efforts will be worth it. I hope you find the knowledge, tools, inspiration, and encouragement to live your dreams and reach your potential.

Sincerely yours,

Steve