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Across the span of the past few decades of my life I’ve heard a great many analogies that compare something…
Continue ReadingLife 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…
Continue ReadingStanding 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…
Continue ReadingNot 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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As young children most of us are taught to play games and every game, no matter how simple, has a…
Continue ReadingWhen Is “Too Late”?
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. How many times have you heard THAT statement? Better yet, how many…
Continue ReadingDefining Success
Success, as defined by Dictionary.com means: the accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. …
Continue ReadingWould You Be Nothing?
I know a few people who have a difficult time handling the criticism of others. When I talk with them,…
Continue ReadingEducation 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…
Continue ReadingFear 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…
Continue ReadingREFUSE 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
Continue ReadingWho 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…
Continue ReadingHow Do YOU Measure Success?
Just recently I had a man – a friend from my youth – post on Facebook about how I’d been…
Continue ReadingDon’t KNOCK On Opportunity’s Door
I remember being taught as a boy, “Opportunity often only knocks once. Be sure to open the door.” I also…
Continue ReadingEnemies, Haters and Doubters
There was a time in my life when, without filter or care, I’d say whatever was on my mind. Like…
Continue ReadingDon’t Have Regrets; Take Chances!
Yesterday evening (as I type this) I had a conversation with my oldest son about choices we make in life…
Continue ReadingDream Big; Live Large!
One of my favorite birthday greetings to offer someone is, “Happy Birthday! Celebrate like it’s your last; live each day…
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between…
Every day it’s inevitable: I talk with someone who, at some point during the conversation, says, “I wish…” WHAT they…
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