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Categories: Choice, Measures, Missed Opportunities, Motivation, People, Risk | Tags: authenticity, be, careers, choices, courage, decisions, dreams, motivation, peace, transparency | 33 Comments

It's human nature to live a life of delay. We recognize that children who can delay gratification are more likely to succeed. We understand that accomplishment takes effort over time. We see that quick-and-dirty rarely leads to long-lasting. And so, … Continue reading →

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The Opposite of Fear

Categories: Measures, Motivation | Tags: courage, fear, motivation, the opposite of fear | Comment

I've been involved in another project for about year: The Opposite of Fear. A group of us discussing various perspectives on our own opposite. Occurred to me a few days about that my opposite of fear is why. Courage is … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Book Out of the "Someday" Box by Finding Why

Categories: Motivation | Tags: books, fear, motivation, someday box, writing | 2 Comments

The greatest challenge to getting your book out of the "someday" box isn't writing, it's starting. It helps if you spend some time finding why; if you clearly establish your real reason for writing a business book.

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You Are Not Alone

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Life without meaning is painful beyond belief. Finding why creates meaning. I lived most of my life on autopilot, never asking myself why I did or felt or believed the way I did. I lived most of my life in … Continue reading →

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