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Start Line

The moment just before we start isn’t the time to decide whether to go. All of the thrashing, the evaluation … More

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Calm Down

Words to live by… And, it’s a choice…choose wisely.

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Joy

It’s simple really. Generate more joy. Rinse and Repeat.

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Enlightened

Some lights allow us to see. Others draw attention. We can be in the business of making something more clear … More

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Stroll

It’s amazing what a leisurely walk can solve. Peaceful, quiet movement. The calmness about it awakens possibility. Strolls might be … More

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Now Hiring

What’s it like inside? How will I fit in? Who are they? Why are they hiring? What happened to the … More

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Waiting

Pauses are generally uncomfortable. They’re interruptive to the normal flow of things. We like to be in motion…going somewhere, productive, … More

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Reflect

There’s so much to see…if we just choose to reflect. Start by noticing. Then, take time to reflect.

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Future Self

All we need to do is figure out who we want to become? Who will those we care about admire? … More

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Compressed

We feel it. It keeps mounting. More and more pressure. How much more can we take? Well, just when we … More

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Business

Business shouldn’t be just about making profit. It should be about making change. How can an organization help us see … More

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Genius

How do we determine genius? Who’s it reserved for? Hint…it’s for all of us. We just need to choose to … More

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Trapped

It’s really hard to keep air under water. The physics are working against us. Somehow, the bubbles make their way … More

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Virgule

Sometimes, the exposed makes the most sense. It reveals the story or gives us the proper context. But, it could … More

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Light at The End

Wherever we’re going, there’s almost certainly some light at the end. If it’s too dark, choose a different path. It … More

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Intersection

What’s at the intersection? Opposing views perhaps? Conflicting designs or uses? What can we do to improve harmony when different … More

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Honored

Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection … More

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Today

Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start … More

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Weathered

It’s more than old and tired. It’s been through something. It’s stood for something. It means something. If it could … More

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Distracted

It’s easy to shift attention elsewhere…now more than ever before. Convenient isn’t always helpful. It can get in the way. … More

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