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April 11, 2016
It is probably a fair to say that people don’t like to do things that cause them pain. It makes sense, right? I know there are exceptions to this general rule, but overall we tend to run from pain. We are at a place in society, however, in which we have taken it a step further and like to avoid any type of discomfort. I would counter this current trend by saying that in our efforts to avoid discomfort we...
April 4, 2016
With MLB season openers happening across America I found it only fitting that the quote this week reference baseball. There are so many great ones, that it was hard to narrow it down so don’t be surprised if baseball quotes pop up all season long. There is so much truth in this quote, not only as it relates to baseball but in our professional and personal lives as well. We each have new opportunities every day. It is what we...
March 28, 2016
Confused? Exactly! Without clarity, there is no focus. Clarity, by definition, means to have understanding, to see clearly. With clarity there is no confusion, there is no chaos. Clarity is a quality to be desired and had. It is a goal to attain. It is practically the first step to any project. But how do you spend clarity? Absence of Clarity While it isn’t the first definition and one not typically seen in casual conversation. Afford can be defined as...
March 21, 2016
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March 16, 2016
IFTTT in a New Context Earlier this week I had the privilege of writing a guest post over at my friend’s website, Compared to Who? In this post, I took a look at how the concept of the popular app If This/Then That (IFTTT) can often become a negative concept in our lives. To find out more, read the post here....
March 14, 2016
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March 7, 2016
Sometimes in life, it is just easier to quit. Sometimes quitting is necessary.Many times, though, we give up because what we are doing is difficult. Failure is a tough pill to swallow, but there is so much that can be learned from our failures. Failures Allow for Character Development Failure reveals so much about your character. It brings out both the good and the bad. It is critical that we take these opportunities to improve in this area. I honestly believe...
February 29, 2016
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February 22, 2016
This quote about gratitude and trust really caught my attention. The imagery in the words were beautiful and when I found this photo to go with it the combined effect was breath-taking. The meaning behind the words are so rich and I can’t wait to explore them. Trust is Built with Thanks Gratitude goes a long way. Not only does it do something for the recipient of the thanks in knowing they are appreciated, but there is also something very special...
February 10, 2016
Focus on the Right Things This year I was invited to be a guest contributor at a personal friend’s website, Compared to Who? I encourage you to subscribe to the newsletter so you can take the body image quiz that Heather has created. I have to tell you, this took me completely out of my comfort zone as I will be talking about body image. Talk about scary! Since I am a productivity junkie, most of my posts will slant in...