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The dumb stuff
There is a lot of dumb stuff sitting front and center in your life. That’s why it’s easy to attach yourself to it. Recognize, however, that the stuff that can make a profound difference in your life is found on the margins; not so easy to see. You have to look for it. Pay attention…
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The Mind
The mind is a great tool.It’s a terrible place to live. Thinking is useful for solving problems.Your life and future are not problems. Everything that could have been a meaningful experiencecan be invalidated by the infinite judgment of your mind. If you think too much, you can be miserable.Spend more of your time living constructively…
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The power of sunlight
Project your sunlight. It’s a powerful disinfectant. Those who don’t like it are those who see your brilliance revealing the loser in them. Don’t worry about the losers. Move on.
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Say no when it matters
The deliberate “no” conveys meaning and intent. The routine “no” shows up when fear outweighs curiosity. Say no too often and we narrow our world to a small slice of reality. Say no too often and we settle within a climate of fear rather than possibility. Say no when it matters, but be ready as…
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Get on the right side of change
Pay attention, in every area of your life. What is changing? Change brings with it fear, confusion and resistance. Be explicit about the change confronting you, so you can calibrate how you respond. Clarify what you will change, what you will not change. Adapt where it makes sense. Learn to stretch. What new skills, what new…
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With clarity and honesty
Every day, we must assess ourselves with clarity and honesty. Yesterday, what did we do right? What needs to change or improve upon today? Are we on a slippery slope and risk falling behind? When we dive into the details, our answers begin to reveal the direction for our next steps. The honesty in our…