Tag: career
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This Post was Supposed to be about Letting Go
Letting go sure ain’t easy. I’ve wanted to write about it for a while, but, frankly, haven’t quite been able to figure out how to do it. Recently, though, I thought I was getting close. It all came to a head when a buddy of mine finally got me to give rock climbing a try.…
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How to Stop Sinking Yourself
I begin today’s post with a brief tale involving a friend of mine. His situation may sound pretty familiar to you. He decided to read a book. A very, very popular one. He eagerly began the first page, then got a bit further in and realized he wasn’t quiiiiiite loving it. By page 30 or…
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Want to Love Work and Life? Stop Using This Word.
Recently Hubbie and I were in search of a new apartment, and before long we stumbled on an amazing option. We high-fived each other for finding this residential gem…with its beautiful garden and unbreakable new appliances. What a find!…we said…it’s our dream home! In our minds it was like our own little doll house… …until…
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How Your Big Goal May Be Holding You Back
Yesterday found me at a beloved spot in good old Southern California: the beach. Ah yes, the beach. Whether on a lake, the banks of the river or the Pacific Ocean…most of us have experienced that magical strip of sand that meets some body of water and extricates a bit of joy from deep down.…
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Lessons Learned from Living with 40 People for 14 Days
The last few weeks found me roaming around China. I’d like to say I did it with a sturdy map and an ever sturdier pair of exploring legs, but that would be a big, fat lie. Instead, hubby and I signed up for a tour…one that found us on a bus, at meals and in hotels with 40…
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The Real Reason You Don’t Get Work Done
A few weeks ago I borrowed the office of a friend, who let me use for an hour while I was in-between meetings. Soon I overheard some chatter next door. It went something like this: “…so then I arrived for the procedure and the doctors weren’t ready for me…and then they didn’t even apologize. And…
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How We Mess with Our Success…Daily
I messed up the other day. Big time. Actually, my buddy Jim and I both messed up. We’re treadmill neighbors at our building’s fitness center, Jim and me. We greet each other at 5am each morning as we climb on to our individual machines. We consider ourselves to be quite the impressive athletes. On this particular day…
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An Open Letter to my Mind
Hello Mind- It appears we need to have a little talk. We’ve been through a lot together, you and me. And I want you to know I’ve always loved our partnership. I’ve appreciated your careful consideration when making decisions, your ability to find solutions to complex problems, and the ongoing, witty internal banter that’s given…