Time For Some Down Time

March 29, 2012

If you have been following my blog, my articles or have been coached by me, you know my favorite pastime and a passion of mine is woodcarving. I know tons of woodcarvers who ooze talent, are great people and many have helped me over the years. About once a month, I hope to introduce you [...]

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Reflection of the Month

March 28, 2012

I was sent this image awhile back and it really got me to do some extra thinking. Faith to many is very abstract and to some a fantasy. To me and many others it is very real yet how to define and describe it at times is very difficult. The best explaination of FAITH, I [...]

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What You Focus On Is What You Get !

March 27, 2012

To achieve any result you need to focus on the results you want and the activity you need to do to get there. This month, I have been focusing on these 3 things: 1) Trying to provide more value in all that I do in all of my businesses and at home. It may just [...]

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My “Must Read” List Has Been Updated !

March 25, 2012

I frequently hear from many of you, (you know who you are !) , asking what I am reading, what are my favorite books of all times and you often have specific requests on various topics. I’m a big believer in reading and really think it is becoming a lost art. All answers you are [...]

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Let’s Talk Music !

March 6, 2012

Music is often a great stress reliever for me and lately I have been having several conversations about music. I’m a closet musician at heart but never learned to play any instrument well. My first attempt to learn guitar way back in high school was a failure due to my attitude and an a inexperienced [...]

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What’s on the Night Stand ?

February 26, 2012

I’m frequently asked what I am currently reading as a lot of people know I’m a big believer in reading and I’m always in the middle of 4, 5 maybe six 6 books. Here is brief report of what ‘s on my night stand right now: 1) Awaken the Giant Within-Tony Robbins I have read [...]

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Impact 3 Stars

February 21, 2012

The 3 Stars are back but I will probably just recognize them on a monthly basis. There are a bunch of great people out there and many, many impact and influence my life but most of you couldn’t get excited about the kudos I was expressing. I invited you to nominate impact people in your [...]

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Leadership, reflection, sharpening the saw and discovery

February 10, 2012

To me it seems like ages since I last posted on this blog. I started to post several times and really struggled determining a deep message to share versus a “hi,how are you?” I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on how I can improve myself, my direction, my message in 2012. Leadership [...]

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Are You Always Politically Correct?

January 26, 2012

This political correct nonsense has to be reined in. It is has gone overboard. It has gone too far and “jumped the shark!” Now what happened you may ask ? Recently, various protest groups object that the new. Girl’s Legos “promote an overt form of sexism.” These Legos scream “being pretty is more important than what [...]

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Health Benefits of Laughter

January 16, 2012

The health benefits of laughter maybe debated but no medical expert would argue it is bad for you. Laughter and smiling are known stress reducer and help lower blood pressure. Laughter also helps free those Radicals that also seem to need help and want to be “free”. Charlie Chaplin once said: “A day without laughter [...]

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