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This Is Why Your Personal Ethos Needs to Be Responsibility Based


“People have forgotten this truth,” the fox said. “But you mustn’t forget it. You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed. You’re responsible for your rose.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry I believe we live in a world of the irresponsible … Continue reading

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Why You MUST Figure Out Where Your Rocks Are Going To Land


“We often throw rocks not realizing that they’re going to land somewhere.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough I’ve thrown rocks as a kid. Some rocks I threw skipped across the lake, causing seemingly endless ripples on the water’s surface. A rock thrown one lazy … Continue reading

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How To Verify What’s Real In A World Of Fake News And Other Sh*t


Ronald Reagan became enamored with a Russian proverb: Doveryai, no proveryai. This literally means, Trust but Verify. He used it so much during his dealings with the Russians that Mikhail Gorbachev became annoyed by it. I think the phrase in … Continue reading

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10 Deadly Mistakes Cost Me Everything — The 4th Mistake — Majoring in Minor Things


The allure of the minor things in life can be difficult to resist. The trivial, the mundane, the distractions, the shiny object, the squirrel flitting from branch to branch. They are almost like a drug, reaching out to you, interrupting, … Continue reading

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Why You MUST Get Rid of Digital Crap


Most of the stuff I see in this Digital world that I am connected to is…wait for it…CRAP. What I receive in my in-box, in my Twitter feed, on Facebook, in my blog feeds, is crap. I’m sorry if I … Continue reading

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10 Deadly Mistakes Cost Me Everything — The 3rd Mistake — Lacking Integrity


There are many things you can lack and still be successful. You can fall short in many areas of your character, skills, talents, and experience and still steer clear of danger. Integrity isn’t one of the things. This is what INTEGRITY means … Continue reading

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10 Deadly Mistakes Cost Me Everything — The 2nd Mistake — Negative Influences


There is no lack of advice in this world. If you want or need advice, you can always find someone willing to give it. Even when you don’t want it, someone will be very willing and eager to jump in … Continue reading

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How 10 Deadly Mistakes Cost Me Everything I Held Dear


I once thought I had life all figured out. I had the perfect plan. I was going to be rich. Famous too. Accomplish great things. Perform legendary feats. Do countless good deeds. Leave a lasting legacy. Become powerful. Create an … Continue reading

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Why Having an Identity Crisis Can Be a Blessing


I’m in the midst of an identity crisis. I am 65 years old. This should not be happening. Right? But it is. I am having difficulty, actually an outright challenge, coming to terms with who I am and more importantly, … Continue reading

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Why We Have To Do Something When We Observe a War of Words


Two of my Face Book “friends” got into a war of words on one of my posts. This went on for several days while I read and agonized. I seriously considered taking down the post. But I must admit that … Continue reading

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