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Balance
Balance So much of life seems to ‘lie in the balance’ of something or someone. Considering that we are busier than ever these days, balancing everything we do has never been more critical. One part of our lives that seem to be the most out of balance (and I am quite guilty of this) is…
Read MoreRevenge or Justice – Deconstructing Anger
Revenge or Justice – Deconstructing Anger Inherently, we all desire revenge over justice, although outwardly we will say we want justice. There are thousands of stories of people who embody this worldwide anger – a passion for revenge. It is based upon ‘getting even’ rather than getting over or getting through issues. People are mad.…
Read MoreFace The Sun
Face The Sun Have you ever positioned your body to face the sun, closing your eyes and allowing its warmth to cover your entire being? If not, and the sun is out… go do it now for three minutes. Welcome back. How did that feel? Refreshing. Rejuvenating. Restful. Peaceful. When we face towards the sun…
Read MoreYou Deserve it All… Now How do You Get There?
You Deserve it All…Now How do You Get There? If you have been around the business world for any amount of time, you have probably heard the name Zig Ziglar. He has come to be known to some as the granddaddy of sales persuasion. Like him or not, one of his best quotes goes something…
Read MorePatience Really is a Virtue
Patience Really is a Virtue Growing up I remember hearing from my parents and teachers that patience was a virtue. As a teacher myself and a parent, I’m certain I’ve uttered those words. The bottom-line fact is that the phrase holds truth. Patience IS a virtue. But, what does virtue mean? A virtue is something…
Read MoreLeave Your Comfort Zone
Leave Your Comfort Zone There was a time where the best saying was “practice makes perfect.” It was a magical time in life where the connotation was that if you just keep practicing your craft, whatever it is, you will reap the rewards of almost sheer perfection. Well, practice does not always make perfect, in…
Read MoreGood TACTICS Deliver Great Results
Good TACTICS Deliver Great Results Tactics are those actions and strategies that are carefully planned out to achieve a specific result. The word is synonymous with the military, especially during times of war. Military units carry our specific actions to achieve specific results. Olympic athletes used tactics during training to ensure their body can operate…
Read MoreDo You Like Your Sunflower Seeds With Or Without a Shell… and Does it Matter?
Do You Like Your Sunflower Seeds With Or Without a Shell… and Does it Matter? Whether you like sunflower seeds or not, everyone can relate to this analogy. Of course, if you are an avid sunflower seed consumer, you may be paying a little closer attention. When my son played baseball, I discovered that the…
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