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Screens and Distractions
I’ve recently started taking more time away from screens. It all started when I watched this video and took some time afterward to let its message sink in. While my memory is still good, it isn’t what it once was, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged cell phones, distractions, dog, internet, Presence, Sawyer, screens, Screens and Distractions, social media
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Review of January 2025
I wish I could say that the first month of this year went well for me. Unfortunately, January started well and became more painful with each passing week. Here’s how it happened. I was in a pretty good place overall … Continue reading
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Tagged 2025, animals, Banks, death, dog, grandparents, jaguar, January, loss, Review of January 2025, Sawyer, zoo
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Good Things to Do Online
Last week, I talked about why it’s best to avoid fighting online. This week, I want to bring up some useful things to do online instead. Here are my suggestions.
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged Chris Voss, curiosity, dog, empathy, fighting, Good Things to Do Online, internet, Never Split the Difference, Sawyer, tactical empathy
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The Danger of Online Fighting
While I used to get into at least online fight a day, I’ve gotten pretty good over the last few years at steering clear of them. Unfortunately, that seems to be the exception as there are still plenty of online … Continue reading
Step by Step
In response to all the painful changes I’ve been through over the last five years, I’ve developed a number of routines that have helped me survive and feel good enough to keep going. As I continue healing, I’m gradually backing … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged change, dog, freedom, grandparents, habits, healing, pain, recovery, routines, Sawyer, Step by Step
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The More You Try
At one of my gigs last month, I had a conversation with a fellow performer about audience perceptions. He mentioned that the audience members that night didn’t seem to fully understand the difficulty of some of the skills being performed. … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged apprecation, appreciation, dog, performance, Sawyer, skills, talent, The More You Try, understanding
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2024 Year End Review
As today is the last Wednesday of 2024, it’s time for a review of the year. I always enjoy looking back on the highs, lows, and everything in between before one year ends and the next begins. It’s a great … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged 2024, 2024 Year End Review, dog, goodbye, healing, pain, performing, Sawyer
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Reviewing My 2024 Goals
Last week, I shared my goals for next year. Now it’s time to look back on my goals from this year. This is always a great opportunity to see where I succeeded and where some improvement would be nice, and … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, finances, goals, healing, pain, Presence, Reviewing My 2024 Goals, Sawyer
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My Goals for 2025
It’s time to lay out my goals for next year. Just like I’ve done for the last few years, I’m keeping things simple again. That was essential this year, given how crazy 2024 turned out to be. I hope that … Continue reading
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Tagged conversations, dog, finances, goals, healing, My Goals for 2025, pain, Sawyer
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