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Are you tired and emotionally drained from trying to make a change? Chances are you are trying to realize too big a dream, or much too large of a goal. You need to break things down into tiny steps..Are you able to engage in open discussions and be willing to change your mind? Or is it a political discussion? One where you care not about facts because your mind is already made up and facts aren’t the point?Strive to be perfect, yet realize that perfection is a subjective term and improbable to achieve. Don’t be demotivated by falling short. The striving is what will make of you who you were meant to be....Seriously. Only you can enable your dive into the ocean of triviality. Rise above. Focus on the key things that drive your passion and be fulfilled...Manage your emotions and use them to fuel your passion, control your thoughts, and get to desirable outcomes...Dealing with life successfully is a matter of keeping things in perspective. How well you maintain perspective will make the difference in how well you deal with people and situations...
Category Archives: Integrity
Why It’s Important for Injured Lions to Continue Roaring
What would we choose to talk about if we knew it was going to be the last thing we would be able to say? As in FOREVER… You can’t squeeze 20 years of living into 6 months. Can you? If we could stand in … Continue reading
Posted in Influence, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Passion, Personal Development, Self Improvement, Survival, wisdom
Tagged Accountability, advice, Effectiveness, Epiphany, Humility, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, lessons, Life Lessons, Motivation, Passion, Perseverance, Personal Development, Self Improvement, Simplicity, wisdom
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An Important Question That Will Cause You Whiplash
Insightful questions are the ones that bring you to a screeching, whiplashing halt until you figure out the answer… A writing acquaintance asked me a question the other day. “What specific events happened in your life to make you truly appreciate … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Denial, Effectiveness, Empowerment, Inspiration, Integrity, Passion, Personal Development, Prison, Responsibility, Self Improvement, Survival, wisdom
Tagged Accountability, Change, Effectiveness, Empowerment, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Motivation, Perseverance, personal philosophy, Self Improvement, Simplicity, wisdom
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Perhaps My Story Will Inspire and Keep Other Leaders From Suffering My Fate
My Latest Article in The Ascent on Medium
Posted in Accountability, Denial, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Prison, Responsibility, Self Improvement, Survival
Tagged Accountability, Change, Ethics, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, lessons, Life, Life Lessons, Motivation, Prison, restoration, Second Chances
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This Is Why Your Personal Ethos Needs to Be Responsibility Based
“People have forgotten this truth,” the fox said. “But you mustn’t forget it. You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed. You’re responsible for your rose.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I believe we live in a world of the irresponsible … Continue reading
Why You MUST Figure Out Where Your Rocks Are Going To Land
“We often throw rocks not realizing that they’re going to land somewhere.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough I’ve thrown rocks as a kid. Some rocks I threw skipped across the lake, causing seemingly endless ripples on the water’s surface. A rock thrown one lazy … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Change, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Personal Development, Self Improvement, wisdom
Tagged Accountability, advice, Effectiveness, Ethics, Inspiration, Leadership, lessons, Mistakes, moral compass, Motivation, Personal Development, personal philosophy, Self Improvement, wisdom
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How To Verify What’s Real In A World Of Fake News And Other Sh*t
Ronald Reagan became enamored with a Russian proverb: Doveryai, no proveryai. This literally means, Trust but Verify. He used it so much during his dealings with the Russians that Mikhail Gorbachev became annoyed by it. I think the phrase in … Continue reading
10 Deadly Mistakes Cost Me Everything — The 3rd Mistake — Lacking Integrity
There are many things you can lack and still be successful. You can fall short in many areas of your character, skills, talents, and experience and still steer clear of danger. Integrity isn’t one of the things. This is what INTEGRITY means … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Change, Commitments, Effectiveness, Empowerment, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Personal Development, Self Improvement, wisdom
Tagged Accountability, Core Values, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Integrity, Leadership, Mistakes, Personal Development, Self Improvement, wisdom
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