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A few nights ago, I was sitting in a wooden chair in the corner of the living room. This wooden chair has a sheepskin draped over it and a lamp sitting behind it, and is one of the coziest spots in...
Planning as a Tool to Steward Well
My mind lives in the future. I have intentionally tried to make decisions that will have a positive impact on my personal mission which largely revolves around healthy family relationships and...
10 Commandments of Decision Making
10 Commandments of Decision Making Referenced from 3D Decision Making (N26.01 p.42) --- Starred Someone must make the final call Have firm resolve for tough decisions 36 hours of pain beats months of...
Carlson Projects
Design-build renovation company in Lincoln, Nebraska
Leadership Catalyst
Business coaching for Christian leaders
Finance Catalyst
Fractional CFO services for business leaders
On Trust
Trust is accumulated slowly like drops in a bucket and depleted quickly through either misunderstanding or betrayal.
2026 Introduction
I grew up on a small family farm south of Lincoln, Nebraska, always interested in business and fatherhood. From opening my first coffee shop at 19 to becoming a fractional CFO, my journey has been shaped by failure, learning, and a deep desire to build something lasting. Today, I help people steward their resources well and create fulfilling, sustainable places through Finance Catalyst, Leadership Catalyst, and Carlson Projects.
Dawson's Favorite Things
Paper and Pen A5 (main) Clairefontaine Basic My Essential Pocket Traveler's Passport Insert Pens Pilot e95s - $176 Kaweco Sport Piston - $85 Lamy Safari - $30 Ink Diamine Oxford Blue Tools Leatherman...
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