The truth of the matter: feelings or fact

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Not too long ago, I noticed a recurring theme in my speech. While I’m not suggesting the following phrases aren’t valid, they gave me pause: “I don’t feel like it,” and “I’m not in the mood.” But here’s the problem: both are based on emotion vs. truth. And the truth is:…[read more]

‘As if’ habits: getting serious about what you want

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Act as if you were already the person you most want to be. ~ Brian Tracy

How serious are you about going after what you want to achieve in the new year? I’d like to think I’m at the all-in serious stage—the one where…[read more]

You get what you give: small beginnings

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Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. ~ Zechariah 4:10

When the path to achieving a goal becomes littered with challenges and setbacks, how do you respond…[read more]

When too much happens at once: dealing with change

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As a rule, I’m not good with change. Also me: I crave change. Otherwise, I become lazy or stagnant. Change is…[read more].

Where the real work happens: making the most of your ‘not yet’

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In my inaugural post of 2023, I feel obligated to say something meaningful as we usher in the new year, so here goes: If you’re like me, and living in the space of “not yet”…[read more]