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 ~ 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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Quote to Ponder ~Seneca
“No man ever became wise by chance.” ~Seneca Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~Benjamin Disraeli
“He who gains time gains everything.” ~Benjamin Disraeli Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~ Winston Churchill
“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.” ~Winston Churchill 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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