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I Never Saw It Coming – “You’re Fired!”

I’ve been fired twice in my life. I’ve heard you haven’t truly lived till you have been fired two or three times. I guess I can breathe a big sigh of relief knowing I am now truly living. In neither situation did I see…

November 6, 2012
Personal Growth

The Tweak

Michael and I sat quietly perched on stools in our kitchen. The lights were dim and Jude was asleep. It was a moment of resounding silence. A moment of reflection. We wandered down the path of conversation staying along a certain trail which seemed…

October 30, 2012
Personal Growth

The Lighter Side: Life Takes Time

Remember that life is a process. We can’t do everything at once. Let’s focus on one thing at a time and do it well before going on the next. Question: Have you been spreading your efforts too thin?   …

October 27, 2012
Personal Growth

Don’t Do It!

What would you think of if I told you NOT to think about green sunglasses? Don’t do it; don’t think of green sunglasses! Ok, so it doesn’t help I have a big picture of them glaring right into your eyes. Here is  another one…

October 26, 2012
Personal Growth

3 Ways To Kick Age Excusitis

A common struggle for many people is thinking their best years are behind them. If you really believe that, than you can stop reading this post right now. If, however, you believe there just might be a chance that your best years are ahead…

October 25, 2012
Personal Growth

4 Success Traits I Learned While Shoveling Manure

If you had met me 5 years ago I would have probably shook your hand from high on the back of a sweaty horse. Or, greeted you while emptying a wheelbarrow of horse manure. My daily attire consisted of Carhartt overalls or riding breeches.…

October 23, 2012
Personal Growth

The #1 Key to Getting the Most Out of a Book

Claudia and I read a lot of books and listen to a lot of audio programs and podcasts. On a recent trip to the library, we checked out fifteen books. I’ll admit, we went a little overboard. We didn’t quite get through all of…

October 22, 2012
Personal Growth

What Makes You Itch?

A friend just posted this video on his blog. It slapped me right across the face! Therefore, I wanted to share it with you. Perhaps it will inspire you like it did me to keep stretching, reaching, pushing and working towards that work which is…

October 18, 2012