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Reflect, Thank; Dream, Plan
At this point, in 2021, my wife and I have been married for over 18 years. She is a medical professional & professor with a Doctorate. I advise leaders who impact thousands … More
Strengthening Connections in a Distant World.
Avocado Time is the best … Face to face where you are all present, ideally in person, present, yet maybe online. Moments you want to hold onto and savor … More
Improving Thank You
Thank You. You are welcome. A common way to express your gratitude for someone or something, followed by an acknowledgement. Yet, it can be better. When possible, and … More
Core Articles
4 Reasons I Talk To People
In the end, all action a person takes is because he, or she, believes that the action will cause his world to be closer to what he desires it to be. If you want, you can ponder … More
Reflect, Thank; Dream, Plan – our process to success
My family has this process that we started the fall after my wife and I were first married. It stems from my frustration of Thanksgiving being overlooked & disdain for New … More
Do You want to Build a Snowman?
Suddenly awakened to that familiar question: Do you want to build a snowman? She asks you so much, prompts you, disturbs you with this question that you both love and wish would … More
Keys to a Great Year – Advice for a Chief –
Recently I was asked by two future Order of the Arrow Lodge Chiefs for advice on having a great year. First thing, just to get it out of the way, much of how a year as Chief … More
production, investing, consumption & relaxation – A way to look at Life
I just read a great post by a friend; she is not happy with how she spends her non-working times. She works very hard when at work, 12 hour days, but is not happy with the level of … More
Towards or Away
You are sitting on a boat in the middle of an ocean. You are moving. You might not feel it - but you are moving. You are drifting. Drifting is a terrible way to go … More