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Engagement and Commitment

Do you tend to over-commit? Do you struggle with staying engaged? I sure do. And sometimes, I fall into the trap of telling myself that it's okay to renege on some commitments because they're "small," or "ancillary" - they're not "big" commitments. But here's the thing. There are no small commitments. There are no ancillary commitments. There are only commitments, period. Now, how committED I am to each of those commitMENTS…that may be a different…

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May 28, 2019

Discovery

Oh be careful little eyes what you see

I remember my mom singing that song to my sister and me when we were itty bitty kids. (Actually, she sang it well into our teenage years, but that's another story.) Even though I heard that song a lot growing up, I never understood the truth and power in those words until recently. Be careful little eyes what you see…because your expectations create your destiny. What we see - or perhaps, the colored lenses through…

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May 21, 2019

Discovery

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing BIG!

I've been told time and time again, "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing RIGHT!" And my response is always, "Meh." Because for me, if it's worth doing…it's worth doing BIG! Even if you get it completely wrong. Here's my experience of going BIG vs. going RIGHT. When you go BIG, you'll get people's attention. And whether you succeed or flop, you'll have a positive impact. Go RIGHT and succeed This is also known as…

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May 14, 2019