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Our desire to make everything fair brings psychotic consequences
I fear this post might be seen as offensive, but there’s a truth behind it that has weighed heavy on my mind for days. Many in society believe that to be fair everyone should be winners, especially children. We would … Continue reading
Unbelievable!
Well, it’s wrestling season and my youngest is crazy, so I have to share another sport/mom moment. Let me just preface this by saying it’s really hard for me to watch my children wrestle. There’s always an anxiousness that grips … Continue reading
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Feeling inspired
One of the hardest things for me to do is write within the parameters of someone else’s making. Themes or starter ideas rarely motivate my creativity into anything substantial, so I agreed with some trepidation to write a short story … Continue reading
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Being a loser isn’t such a bad thing after all
There is a gift in losing that can never be received any other way—it’s called compassion. My youngest son is fun to watch in most sports. How fast he picks up on athletic skills has blown my mind on more … Continue reading
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The heart of a learner
Experience is life’s greatest teacher. Sometimes it’s the only way you can be taught, which means there is a good chance you’ll be starting out with little to no understanding. Don’t fear those moments—embrace them. No one has all the … Continue reading
The making of a great leader: The ability to explain yourself
Ah…communication, probably the single most helpful and yet often most frustrating part of being a leader. You gotta do it. It’s the only way the people beneath you will know the how, when, where, and what you are leading, but … Continue reading
The making of a great leader: Put a positive spin on it.
Staying positive can be hard at times, but when you’re a leader, it’s critical that you always find a way. Most people do not react well to negativity, it tends to make them less productive. Remember, as a leader, you … Continue reading
