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There are times when we are our own worst enemy. We think it has to be a certain way and can’t seem to get out of our own way to find another solution. It reminds me of a story Price Pritchett tells, in the book You2, about a fly who keeps flying into a window…

Today, in the US, it’s Independence Day. The day the Declaration of Independence was signed. The official commitment of the 13 Colonies to claim independence from British rule. Everyone who signed that document knew if the British won, they were signing their own death warrant. They signed it anyway. That’s how committed they were to…

I attended my nephew’s high school graduation on Tuesday night. A celebration of the end of one chapter of life. 13 years of school. And the beginning of the next chapter. The ultimate What’s Next moment. I can remember when I graduated from high school. I had already been accepted at my favorite college. I…

I invite you to close your eyes. Think of something that brings you great joy. How does that feel? Are you smiling? Take a kind glance at your typical day. How many times during the day do you feel that way? Are there times in your typical day that do not bring you joy? I…

This Sunday is Father’s Day here in the US. 111+ countries celebrate Father’s Day. My father has been gone a long time. 30 years, in fact. I still think of him and some of the things he taught me. He taught me to sail. This one is probably the most memorable and long lasting. I…

I am participating in a 90 day challenge started by Darren Hardy. The object is to run/walk at least 1 mile everyday for 90 days. What a great way to exercise! I’ve been doing it for 4 days. On my walk today, it occurred to me… There are many ways to exercise. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally.…

When I was younger, I used to do everything myself. I never asked for help. One day, I was talking to a friend about what I did the day before. I had taken my lawnmower in for a tune-up. She was shocked that I lifted my heavy lawnmower into the trunk of my car by…

I am in Tuscany. I am on vacation. I just returned from learning to cook traditional Tuscan foods. We cooked it ourselves and then ate it. It was by far the best bruschetta I have ever had. Coincidence? Every vacation I take, I decide ahead of time whether or not I am going to work.…

I am in the middle of 4 weeks of travel. All have groups of people I have known for awhile. And chosen to be a part of. All different. All inspiring. All have moments to challenge me. All have the potential to change my life… If I let them. That is the key. If I…

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life: “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” He…