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As I reflected on the many reasons to be thankful this week (many indeed , I wanted to share a little of what’s on my heart and mind. I am deeply grateful for the life, friends, and family God has blessed me with these 31 years.
It is a gift to be alive- for that [...]
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Without espousing or promoting any political or religious side, this prayer stimulates deep reflection at all levels.
“‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, ‘Woe to those who call evil good,’ but that is exactly what we have done. We [...]
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I have been following the adventures of Sean Aiken for the past 30 weeks. His journey has inspired thousands around the world to pursue happiness at work and in life. A native Canadian, Sean finished college and was clueless as to what he wanted to do the rest of his life. Instead of settling for something “okay,” such [...]
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Advice from Tal Ben-Shahar*
1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we accept emotions – such as fear, sadness, or anxiety – as natural, we are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness.
2. Happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure and meaning. Whether at work or [...]
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Think Different
(Apple Computer Ad Campaign)
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do [...]
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The masses often swear by the mantra, “If it ain’t broke, why fix it!” Many organizations have adopted this idea, therefore becoming reactive to the economy, marketplace, and/or the consumer.
Innovation is perhaps one of the most popular buzz words in the business world today. Organizations have learned (from mistakes and competitive disadvantages) that they must innovate [...]
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