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January 21 – Changing how I think of myself for the good

January 21. “What a man thinks of himself, that is what determines, or rather indicates, his fate.” (Henry David Thoreau) A year ago, I didn’t really believe much in myself. I was mired in the midst of winter. The winter … Continue reading

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Enduring a little pain to grow in confidence

January 7 – “To grow and know what one is growing towards – that is the source of all strength and confidence in life.” (James Baillie) There are few things in life more powerful than confidence. With it I can … Continue reading

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September 21 – The power of compliments

September 21 – “A compliment is the lift in the elevator of life.” (Sue Cox) If you want to make someone’s day, and do it in a sincere way, then master the art of giving compliments. In my experience there … Continue reading

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Advice to recent High School graduates

Now that the Graduation Party Season is over, the other thing that comes to mind is the bright futures of all the recent grads. As a father of four, and a friend to many, I thought I might offer up … Continue reading

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