Character
“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ~C.S. Lewis
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Quote to Ponder ~ Leo Tolstoy
”There can be only one way to fight the general evil of life: It is in the moral, religious, and spiritual perfection of your own life.” ~ Leo Tolstoy Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Blaise Pascal
”The virtue of a person is measured not by his outstanding efforts but by his everyday behavior.” ~ Blaise Pascal Every day choices matter. No matter their size or perceived importance. It all adds up. Each decision is like a rudder of a ship directing the course of our lives. What type of person do Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 11th Edition

Happy Mother’s Day This post is about moments of triumph in sports and life. It highlights Brandon Vazquez’s efforts on the pitch as metaphor, reflects on a Sunday Song about redemption, recommends Rick Rubin’s insights on creativity, and encourages readers to assess the costs of their pursuits. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 4th Edition

Reflections on writing a eulogy not as a farewell, but as a motivation to shape a desired legacy. The post includes diverse recommendations, from music and literature to thoughts on AI’s impact. Ultimately, it encourages embracing curiosity and personal interests to foster growth throughout the upcoming week. Continue reading
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Do The Thing ….
Love this post. Editor’s Note: Re-posts, retweets and sharing another person’s thoughts are still not doing the thing. I know some of us get that warm feeling of accomplishment when we do share, but it still isn’t doing the thing yourself. I’m not saying sharing another person’s thoughts, etc. is a bad thing. You are Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~Seneca
“No man ever became wise by chance.” ~Seneca Continue reading
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My Eulogy and Morning Routines

I started writing my eulogy this morning. No, I don’t have a terminal illness. No, I’m not planning on exiting stage left any time soon. I’m writing my eulogy, not based on the life I’ve lived, but based on the life I want to have lived. If I died today, they would basically say that Continue reading
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How Vision Fuels Confidence: Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger

In my first interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, I brought up a photo of him at age 19, just before he won his first big competition, Junior Mr. Europe. I asked, “Your face was so confident compared to every other competitor. Where did that confidence come from?” He replied: “My confidence came from my vision. . Continue reading

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