Monthly Archives: March 2010

Thought for the Day – Unknown on Focus

The first rule of focus is ‘Wherever you are, be there.’”- Unknown

More and more people I talk to suffer from BSOS—Bright Shiny Object Syndrome—the repeated abandonment of a task in favor of something that looks more appealing. Bright shiny objects come in all forms, but they possess a […]

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Thought for the Day – Henri J. M. Nouwen on Transition

Take time to believe in your free choice before you move forward in a new direction.”– Henri J. M. Nouwen

I recently had a conversation with a bullet train. Not a real train, mind you, but a person who has the same drive as one—cruising at top-speed toward their […]

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Recommended Reading: “Live Like You Mean It” by T.J. Addington

Albert Einstein, one of the greatest thinkers of our time, once remarked, “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.” Einstein understood the value of intentional and prolonged scientific inquiry. And he credits his professional success to his inquisitive drive. When it comes […]

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Thought for the Day – Seneca on Direction

To the person who does not know where he wants to go there is no favorable wind.”- Seneca

There are days when I just plain feel stuck. Overwhelmed by all that’s on my to-do list, I simply stare at it in a stupor. Usually, that’s when I realize that […]

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When “git er done” just plain doesn’t git er done.


Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I’m 50 and just last year discovered a very simple trick to keep me energized through all the tasks on my “to-do” list. However, it may not work for everyone. If you thrive on variety and often feel more […]

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