Category: Self Help
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Lessons of life learned by attending a funeral
Read more: Lessons of life learned by attending a funeralThe typical conversation at work around the world I imagine on a Monday morning almost always involves asking or being asked this very simple question: how was your weekend? For me today, the answer was quickly followed up with “Oh, I’m sorry” by the person who asked. This past weekend for me, while there was…
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The magic of Groundhog Day and Bill Murray
Read more: The magic of Groundhog Day and Bill MurrayThis morning is Groundhog Day in the United States. It is a day that is celebrated on our calendar as the day we allow a rodent from Pennsylvania (Punxsutawney Phil) dictate what the weather will be for the coming 10 weeks. And just typing that out there and rereading it makes me realize just how…
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Rocking chair moments in my life a tribute to the amazing people I’ve worked with over the years
Read more: Rocking chair moments in my life a tribute to the amazing people I’ve worked with over the yearsA mentor and friend of mine referred to them as “rocking chair moments” during a training session nearly 20 years ago. At the time, at a beachfront hotel in Fort Lauderdale, I thought I knew exactly what he meant. Turns out, I was wrong.
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My decision to leave the newspaper industry but not turn my back on the local newspaper
Read more: My decision to leave the newspaper industry but not turn my back on the local newspaperThe first newspaper story I ever had published appeared in the middle school paper in the fall of 1979. Within three years, I received my first check for writing and working at a newspaper and that has continued up until now. Over the years I’ve worked at media outlets, radio stations and newspapers virtually my…
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The pursuit of purpose
Read more: The pursuit of purposeRecently, I wrote about the pursuit of happiness. It was a quick glimpse into my personal journey through life lately, looking to find that magic bullet of bliss that comes from being truly happy. I wrote that post largely for therapeutic reasons. But then I quickly realized that what I felt resonated with many others,…
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In the pursuit of happiness
Read more: In the pursuit of happinessOne of the most frequent questions I ask my wife and son is “Are you happy?” It is a basic component of life, and if I get an affirmative answer then I feel like I’m doing something right. Creating a happy environment is a driving factor for me, at home and work. At home, the…
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Becoming allergic to mediocrity: Lesson learned from listening to sports radio
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Read more: Becoming allergic to mediocrity: Lesson learned from listening to sports radio“He’s allergic to mediocrity.” When asked by an ESPN host why Nick Saban is so good at his job as the University of Alabama’s football coach, that is what Ryan Clark said.
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Confessions of a Salvation Army bell ringer
Read more: Confessions of a Salvation Army bell ringerYesterday I was awarded the privilege of ringing a Salvation Army bell for two hour. It was probably two of the best hours I’ve spent in some time, giving me a chance to help out a great cause, meet dozens of people and had a chance to reflect on the season and humanity. It was…
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What the Super Bowl taught me about being a better person, stronger businessman
Read more: What the Super Bowl taught me about being a better person, stronger businessmanIt has been a week since Super Bowl 49. The game was excellent; but for me the halftime entertainment and the commercials were average. But that is not my observation from the big game. I think a lot of people could learn lessons to help better themselves in their lives through some key events that…
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15 tips for business and leadership offered up by Pope Francis
Read more: 15 tips for business and leadership offered up by Pope FrancisJust before Christmas, I wrote about how I don’t offer up the traditional memo any longer. I have great respect for the memo that Warren Buffett offered up to managers within Berkshire Hathaway, which proved that there is still a place in business for a well written memo from the top.
