Leadership
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” ~John Maxwell
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Quote to Ponder ~ Roger Federer

“Yes, talent matters. I’m not going to stand here and tell you it doesn’t.But talent has a broad definition.Most of the time, it’s not about having a gift. It’s about having grit. In tennis, like in life, discipline is also a talent. And so is patience.Trusting yourself is a talent. Embracing the process—loving the process—is… Continue reading
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Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues: A 13-Week Character Challenge for Modern Life

13 weeks. 13 virtues. Inspired by Ben Franklin’s system of moral improvement, I’m tracking and reflecting on one virtue each week—starting with Temperance. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a disciplined return to first principles. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Socrates
”Justice is the virtue that makes us useful to ourselves as well as to others.” ~ Socrates 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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Quote to Ponder ~ Tim Ferris
Tim Ferris emphasizes the importance of a deliberate and unrushed approach to tasks in his reflections. He shares principles learned from a Navy SEAL, highlighting that slow and steady progress avoids mistakes and inefficiencies. Ferris redefines luxury as the ability to feel unrushed, valuing quality over quantity in life experiences. 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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