The Difference Between Stopping & Pausing
I have been actively writing short stories since I was in the 7th grade. I learned to type in the
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The Difference Between Confidence & Wonderment
I can’t say I was much of a fan of the Matrix movies after the first one, and part of
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Balancing Old versus Young
– I’m old enough to know better but young enough not to care. – Right now is the oldest you’ve
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Don’t Contaminate Your House
Across the span of the past few decades of my life I’ve heard a great many analogies that compare something
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Life Is A Journey; Not A Destination
Some years back (as I type this) I was scheduled to take a trip to New Hampshire from my home
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Standing Still Is Falling Behind
We have all heard the story of the hare and the tortoise; the rabbit and the turtle. We’ve heard how
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Not Who but WHAT Are You?
It’s been said that “I Am” are two of the most powerful words in the English language – because what
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Who Do You Compete With?
As young children most of us are taught to play games and every game, no matter how simple, has a
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What A Single Second Can Mean
In the military and law enforcement fields of endeavor – where I have spent almost my entire adult life –
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When Is “Too Late”?
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. How many times have you heard THAT statement? Better yet, how many
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Defining Success
Success, as defined by Dictionary.com means: the accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.
Read MoreWould You Be Nothing?
I know a few people who have a difficult time handling the criticism of others. When I talk with them,
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Education vs. Experience: The Value of Balance
My mind has been spinning for the past couple of hours – and it’s all my own fault. A young
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Fear Is A Choice
…and therefore unnecessary. I didn’t used to believe that. You’d think that being a police officer for virtually all of
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Worrying Is Actually A Bad Thing
Most of my friends and family have heard me quote the Serenity prayer or some version of it (because I
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REFUSE To Live On Your Knees
As much as it pains me to quote Rocky Balboa, the man had this right: “You, me, or nobody is
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The Past’s Impact On Your Future
Have you ever had one of those conversations wherein someone tells you that you shouldn’t have done something? I used
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Who Is To Blame? YOU – And It’s Great!
I know a woman who, at the grand old age of about eight years old, was taught that someone else
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How Do YOU Measure Success?
Just recently I had a man – a friend from my youth – post on Facebook about how I’d been
Read MoreEvery Day is a New Opportunity
I had the unfortunate experience last night (as I type this) of talking with a friend of mine who is
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