Where To Plant A Seed
7/19/2013--"The Seed" by Jon Gordon describes a young employee who has lost passion or his work. His results are poor and he doesn't know if this is where he wants…
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Where To Plant A Seed
Describing My Perfect Day (pt. 1)
7/24/2013--In thinking about my job I'm trying to decide if it's where I'm supposed to be. Everyone does and should. I work a lot. I work when others play i.e.…
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Describing My Perfect Day (pt. 1)
Describing My Perfect Day (pt. 2)
7/26/2013--Before beginning vacation, I finished a book called Well Being. According to the author, the five areas of well-being are: Career Social Financial Physical Community So cheesy. Throughout most of the…
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Describing My Perfect Day (pt. 2)
Priority Investment: a little thought goes a long way
8/10/2013--Future priorities should affect present behavior. I know I'll want a family in the future, so what can I do now to shape my situation in a way that will benefit…
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Priority Investment: a little thought goes a long way
Lessons From the Road: heal behavior with relationships, not reason
4/14/13: Lessons from the road The last three days, working on the road were both eye-opening and reinforcing. Eye-opening because I realized how poor of decisions competent, diligent people can…
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Lessons From the Road: heal behavior with relationships, not reason
Prepare For Change
8/26/2013--It's much easier to perform with the wind at your back. I'ts also easier to enjoy work when you're successful. The fact that I am hitting my numbers and still…
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Prepare For Change
Leverage others for support and accountability
Recommendation: If possible, ask at least one person to pursue a goal with you when you want to form a new habit. At least make someone else aware of your…
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Leverage others for support and accountability
Don’t Seek Revenue, Minimize Expenses
1/29/2014--What have I learned in the past four months? In September I was considering leaving work and applying for MBA programs. I wasn't passionate about much of the main job…
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Don’t Seek Revenue, Minimize Expenses
It’s All “Free Time”
7/9/2014--The pseudo-sabbatical beginning in January has paid off. My expenses have been more than covered, I have no debt, I'm playing more soccer than ever, I've read or podcasted more…
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It’s All “Free Time”
Dying Hungry and Thirsty
10/1/2017--“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” --Anaïs Nin There's a proverb about a wandering animal who's close to dying from both hunger and from thirst. The animal,…
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Dying Hungry and Thirsty