Category Archives: Life Hacks

The Importance of Being Self-aware

Posted on October 7, 2018 by admin

Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, said the following quote about our ability to choose: “In the space between stimulus (what happens) and how we respond, lies our freedom to choose. Ultimately, this power to … Continue reading →

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Optimism

Posted on October 6, 2018 by admin

I’m generally optimistic. While I’ve had plenty of moments of pessimism and negativity in my life, overall I’ve maintained a mindset that things will get better and work out in the end. I don’t know why that’s largely been my … Continue reading →

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My Morning Routine

Posted on October 5, 2018 by admin

Most people have a morning routine, whether they consciously realize it or not. Some routines work better than others for starting the day off on the right foot and I’ve found one that works well for me. Skipping this routine … Continue reading →

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“1000 Marbles”

Posted on October 4, 2018 by admin

This is a story I first read years ago. A clipping of it hangs on my refrigerator and inspired me to make this blog post. I hope you enjoy it and the wisdom it contains: The older I get, the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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How to Stop “Fuming and Fretting” from The Power of Positive Thinking

Posted on September 23, 2018 by admin

The following is an excerpt from The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale that offers advice to stop “fuming and fretting” calm the mind, and achieve inner peace. I find his advice to be very useful and I … Continue reading →

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