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Category: On The Road

Dreams

Dreams are important. They give us the motivation to pursue something bigger and better. Of course, they remain hopes…unless we … More

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Fame

Fame is an artificial goal, often a fleeting moment of notoriety. And in the celebration of the achievement, we can … More

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Armor

All the protection on the outside won’t matter if our spirit wanes. Do we have the resiliance to persist? What’s … More

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Notice It

Make the time to notice things, to live into them, to really feel them. Now, try it with non-spectacular things, … More

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Combinations

Through assertion, experimentation and thoughtful design, we determine what works. No one really knows for sure until they try. A … More

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Arrival

How we show up really matters when we’re trying to make a difference. What’s our posture? Do we have an … More

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Country Road

There’s something about a country road which brings peace. Things move more slowly. We can make a country road almost … More

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Guidance

So often there’s not a clear path. It’s not obvious which choice to make or how to get there. This … More

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Support

One of the first rules of leadership (maybe the most important one) is to praise and support the people around … More

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Language Play

Some language just doesn’t require a translation. One never knows how it might be received. Less is more…

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Perspective

Everything changes if we change our view. New possibilities are revealed. Sometimes, we need to move to a different spot. … More

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Open Road

There’s something about the open road which lets the mind flow. Possibilities seem endless, adventure awaits. Even boredom takes on … More

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Community

Community isn’t reserved for friends and families. In fact, it’s even more important for strangers. But, someone needs to start. … More

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Fine Point

Making a point requires skill. A finer point, more in depth, more specific, more convincing adds another layer of effort. … More

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Double Vision

Look closely…even closer. What do we see? What’s the important part? What is the illusion hiding? Many parts of our … More

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Fallen

How can we reframe misfortune into a chance to rebuild? How do we improve ourselves and our community? Sometimes we … More

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Scary

The monster may not be real. But, the scariness is definitely real. The stories we develop can help us stay … More

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Mojo

Magic powers are invented. They’re stories we tell ourselves to overcome fear, resistance and to gain status in our community. … More

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Words Matter

There’s a responsibility which comes with giving instructions, especially in public. Who’s it for? And, what’s it for? The answers … More

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Open Doors

Sometimes, the door is already open for us…if we choose to see it. How can we find more open doors? … More

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