Life

Five Practical Lessons from a World Champion

Leadership

Few people have the rare opportunity to sit in the company of genuine World Champions, athletes who have trained and disciplined their minds and bodies to do what very few are ever able to do—consistently win and succeed in their sport and in life.  If you ever get the chance to spend some time with [...]

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27: Living a Day without Excuses

Faith

I’d be nicer to you, but… I’d lose weight, but… I’d stop being afraid, but… I’d work on my marriage, but… I’d take a risk, but… I’d forgive you, but… I’d take a chance on my dream, but… Excuses.  We’ve all succumbed to them at one point in our life—for a second… an hour… a [...]

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Step into the Steve Jobs’ Classroom

Creativity

Steve Jobs’ Greatest Quotes Question for you What Steve Jobs’ quote resonates with you? Why? What do you think is missing from his life and business philosophy? And don’t forget to join my community here to connect with me and other budding authors and leaders.

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Day 22: Probing for the “So What?” Factor

31-Day Writing Challenge

Welcome to Day 22 of the 31 Day Story Writing Challenge.  Today, I want you to pause and reflect on some of the writing you have already done.  You will spend some time away from the computer, reading some of your writing and making marginal notes that will drive you back to re-writing or writing [...]

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Day 11: “Show and Tell” Reloaded, Part Two

31-Day Writing Challenge

Welcome back to Day 11 of our 31 Day Story Writing Challenge. Yesterday, we explored the power of “showing” through the use of figurative language, which in essence injects meaning into the “telling” parts of our writing. A couple of our “challenge writers” called the lesson “meaty.” Today, you get a generous second serving.  Let’s [...]

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