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Communication

Posted on October 3, 2018 by admin

Everything we do with at least one other person involves communication. Whether we’re buying a house, arranging a group trip, playing a sport, making a movie, or any other group activity, we have to communicate effectively to succeed. When emotions … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want in Life?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by admin

What do you want in life, and what are you doing to get it? Are your actions taking you closer to achieving your dreams or have you gotten stuck in a rut, going through the motions rather than moving forward? … Continue reading →

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Sharpen the Saw

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey introduces Habit 7 with the following story: Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. … Continue reading →

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Review of Airplane!

Posted on September 30, 2018 by admin

I just watched Airplane! with some good friends this weekend. While I had already seen the movie a few times, this was the first time I saw it in years and the first time I watched it with anyone outside … Continue reading →

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Why I Love to Write

Posted on September 29, 2018 by admin

I’ve written a lot over the course of my life. Long before I ever even thought of starting this blog, I’ve written down my ideas on nearly every subject I know something about for years. I’ve shared some of them … Continue reading →

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Review of No Country for Old Men

Posted on September 28, 2018 by admin

I saw No Country for Old Men for the first time on Wednesday and I loved it. The Coen Brothers did an excellent job with this movie, especially since it feels completely different than “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, which … Continue reading →

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Don’t Rush

Posted on September 27, 2018 by admin

I have a bad habit of rushing through a lot of tasks, especially ones I’d rather avoid. It wasn’t until earlier this year that I realized this was a bad idea and learned to slow down. Here are some things … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on September 26, 2018 by admin

Every year around my birthday, I think about where I was on previous birthdays. Not just the physical location, but also my place in life, including things like my mindset, my finances, and my thoughts about the future. This year, … Continue reading →

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Classic City Swing 7

Posted on September 25, 2018 by admin

I just got back yesterday from an amazing weekend. The bulk of my time was spent at a swing dance workshop called Classic City Swing 7 in Athens, Georgia. This is only the second weekend workshop I’ve been to so … Continue reading →

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Review of How to Win Friends and Influence People

Posted on September 24, 2018 by admin

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is an amazing book. I’ve adored it ever since first read it after getting it for Christmas in 2016. Carnegie first published this book in 1936 and it has absolutely stood … Continue reading →

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