Everyone has a story You lost a loved one Maybe your family’s too big Or too small Your dad was a drunk Or maybe he was strict as a dictator Your kids gay Or maybe they’re into gothic Everyone has a story Filled with ups and downs, triumphs and embarrassments Who cares what we’ve gone … Continue reading 1288. Everyone’s gone through it
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1285. The One Thing: Book Review | 19 Tips
"The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a productivity and success book that emphasizes the power of focusing on a single, most important task. Quick summary Extraordinary success comes from identifying and focusing on the single most important task that will have the greatest impact on your goals. By consistently prioritizing and … Continue reading 1285. The One Thing: Book Review | 19 Tips
1244. The Power of Flexibility: The Ultimate Way Out
Life rarely goes according to plan. Obstacles inevitably arise, whether it's a business setback, personal tragedy, or unexpected challenge. Feeling overwhelmed and hopeless is easy when things don't go our way. To balance that out? There's a powerful mindset that can help us navigate through life's curveballs Flexibility. When Things Flow We all have moments … Continue reading 1244. The Power of Flexibility: The Ultimate Way Out
1243. Embracing the Wall: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
The Inevitable Wall We all encounter moments in life when we face our true opponent (ehhmm - ourselves.) A point where we realize that the obstacles we face are not external but internal. Then something else happens, and we have a choice: to give into weakness or keep moving forward with strength. The Wall: Obstacle … Continue reading 1243. Embracing the Wall: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
1215. The 12 Success’ in Life: Achieving True Happiness
A positive mental attitude Good physical health Human relationships Freedom from fear The hope of achievement Having faith A willingness to share one's blessings A labor of love An open mind on all subjects Self-discipline The capacity to understand people Economic security How many of these require money? Just the last one. Being truly happy … Continue reading 1215. The 12 Success’ in Life: Achieving True Happiness
1201. Sameness
People come and people go, but the earth is always here. How long have we been doing what we doing? Us as individuals and us as a race Some 300,000 years. Attitudes, practices, beliefs - they’ve come and gone, yeah, but living, dying, loving, fighting, emotions? That’s been the common denominator Have we reached the … Continue reading 1201. Sameness
1196. Thinking before speaking
Is what I’m about to say going to add value to this person? Or is it just to make me feel more comfortable, more heard, to boost my ego? Sometimes friendly advice from one can come off as stupidity or ignorance to the other Especially when the person doesn’t read before they write It’s about … Continue reading 1196. Thinking before speaking
1194. Race day
Today is race day and I’m currently running the C and O 100 mile race. I have this post scheduled out, but here’s some things I like to remind myself on race day: Stay present Focused Know why you want to run far When shit goes sideways just hang on long enough, it always passes. … Continue reading 1194. Race day
1182. How to get an Edge
What’s the secret? How can I get ahead in life? There isn’t a magic button or a genie that is going to come down and bless us and make all our problems go away What’s the “secret”? There isn’t a secret A secret isn’t meant to be known by others . What separates those that … Continue reading 1182. How to get an Edge
1076. Creating Lasting Change – It’s My Life
How to create lasting change within our lives so that we can live our best lives? Raise standards - what won't I accept anymore? Who do I want to become? Change Limiting Beliefs - what's holding us back? What do I believe in that isn't true? May be some tough pills to swallow.. the reality … Continue reading 1076. Creating Lasting Change – It’s My Life
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