adversity
200 Stinkin’ Words
“How do you write a book?” “200 stinkin’ words a day.” As I heard this on a recent podcast, I received an internal kick-in-the-butt. Having proclaimed myself as a “writer” I was reminded of my lifelong and seemingly chronic lack of discipline and follow-through around writing. If there was an Olympic competition for unfinished blog…
Read MoreEmotional Management, My Inner Brat and Hurricane Irma
This is a real story about emotional management, and in some cases, the lack thereof. It’s been a little over a week since Irma first hit the Florida Keys, and nearly as long since we were impacted here in Tampa Bay. The power was down in the area where we live, and after sticking out…
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Drink and Why You Might Not Like It
Why I Don’t Drink: When I was about 13 years old I decided to find out why my friends were so proud to have had their first alcohol experience. My Boone’s Farm Wine fiasco (Say, “Oh yeah,” if you can relate) was like many you’ve likely heard: Out of control laughing, followed by dizziness, followed…
Read MoreCan’t Lose; Might Win; Always Learn
“I never lose. I either win or learn.” ~Nelson Mandela A friend mentioned this quote earlier today and it struck me between the eyes. This was one of those “a-ha” moments, even though I’ve heard many iterations of this same idea. I’m guessing that many of you are nodding your heads as well. But this…
Read MoreShift Happens, So Always Have Spare Change
“Got any spare change?” Surely someone has approached you in your lifetime who’s posed this question to you, right? Regardless of how you responded, there’s something rather profound in the question. Do you have any spare change? In other words, are you allowing space and flexibility in your life for change? I think it’d be…
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