We See Through Our Own Filters! Mar 21, 2023

"Some stories in our heads were told to us by others. Some we created ourselves."

 --Me (from Self Image Mastery Class) 

A woman was waiting at an airport for her hours-long flight. Since her flight was delayed, she had several hours on her hand. So, she went to the airport shops and...

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There is Always a Solution Mar 21, 2023

 

The meaning of the word problem in the original Latin language means "to put forward." It precedes, or comes before, a solution. I believe if we are gifted with the sight to see a problem, we will have a solution.  We could say that the putting forth of a problem is...

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What Is Your Personal Mission? Feb 27, 2023

"Outstanding people have one thing in common:  An absolute sense of mission.”

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Our Beliefs Have Power Jan 23, 2023

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will rule your life and you will call it fate.”

― Carl Jung

That has to be my favorite quote. Our beliefs have so much power and most of them live underneath the radar screen of our conscious thought. They can propel us into great success or they...

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Words That Kill Innovation Jan 23, 2023

“If I had asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses.”

--Henry Ford

 When I was the CEO of a non-profit, I wanted to be on the cutting edge and serve with excellence. I was always looking for better ideas or even new ways of doing things....

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Why Personal Growth Is So Difficult Jan 09, 2023

“When we first embark upon a growth goal, it's intangible. It takes patience to see results. "


Jan McDonald


I had a flat forehead moment the other morning. I realized that I have a hard time being joyful when I'm not moving in the direction of a tangible result. Personal growth...

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What Is Your Legacy? Jan 01, 2023

Please think about your legacy because you are writing it every day."


Gary Vaynerchuk


Dennis and I live far away from our adult kids and grandkids. One of the questions we asked ourselves on Christmas was, "How can we leave a legacy when we live so far from our children?"  That...
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Imagine Your 2023 Dec 26, 2022

"If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time."

--Zig Ziglar

Every year on December 1st, I take the month to go through my journal to review and reflect on the past year.   I am astonished at how much I have learned. I'm also amazed at the lessons that I have missed and need to...

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