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“You Can Always Change Your Plan…”
"...But Only if You Have One." - Randy Pausch There is no end to the number of ways we can keep...
Happy New Year!
This year I have decided not to make any resolutions for the new year but to look at what I want...
“You Can Always Change Your Plan…”
"...But Only if You Have One." - Randy Pausch There is no end to the number of ways we can keep track of all the things we want to get gone. The To-Do list is one of the most popular. Some people still do it with paper and pencil, others use their phones to keep track...
The switch
It’s always an interesting realization to discover that something we originally had to do, has become something that we want to do.I’ve been on a liver cleanse for the past week. The full length is supposed to be 14 days. I committed to it for 7 days. The first 5 of...
Shake things up!
When was the last time you did something different? Something outside your comfort zone? Or even something even slightly different from you normal routine? It’s easy to get hypnotized by the day to day structures of our lives. Let’s face it, they save time and energy....
Poor planning
How often have you had something to do and you keep putting it off because you know you’ll have enough time later. Only to find out that there is a problem with how to get it done and, not that it’s so late, you can’t fix it in time or get any help. Yep, that’s what...
Sweet songs
I love winter. I love being outside in the cold weather. But there is a big difference between cold and really cold! It’s amazing what a difference 10 degrees makes. Lately it’s been about 15 – 25 degrees outside (really cold). But this morning it was a balmy 38...
Ask for what you want, even in this job market
One of my favorite shows on the radio on Saturday mornings in Marketplace Money. They cover money from a lot of different angles. Yesterday I heard a story about looking for a job in today’s job market. Believe it or not, the advice from a recruiter and a professional...
The limits of judgment
The mind is an amazing thing. When used with intention, it is a tool with great strength and great ability. However, when it’s allowed to wander willy nilly, it can create all sorts of havoc, including judgment. It can pass judgment with stunning speed. Even before we...