For those of you who have known me for a while, you should know two things about my by now. First, I say a lot of swear words (a.k.a sentence enhancers) and second, something like yoga is typically not my thing. However, I must admit that the desperation that has come from a life of chronic pain has forced me outside of my comfort zone. So far from of my traditional comfort zone in fact, … Continue reading What happens when you combine cuss words with yoga?
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How important is hard work…really?
I will never forget the day my father drove home his beautiful yellow Porsche for the first time. My brothers and I just stood there with our jaws wide open until my father pointed out his favorite part of the car - the license plate - that read "HRD WORK". But how important is hard work, really? Hard work has always been a pillar of my upbringing but the day he brought home that car … Continue reading How important is hard work…really?
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As leaders, here’s why it’s important to know when to lead from a distance…
Some of the best leadership advice I received throughout my time in the Army contradicted every leadership instinct that I've ever had. I can't speak for everyone reading this, but my instincts lead me to being a very hands-on leader. I like to be in the trenches with my teams and involved in the work being done - not just barking orders from the sidelines. However, I learned the hard way that this isn't always … Continue reading As leaders, here’s why it’s important to know when to lead from a distance…
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Warning: Stop multitasking and watch what happens…
(Two minute read about the hazards of multitasking!) People laugh at me because I can't walk and text. No matter how hard I try, I can't. It's like my brain stops working and I think it's hilarious. I either fall flat on my face or end up dropping my phone. It can be embarrassing when I stop walking in the middle of a busy sidewalk (or hallway at work) to answer a text because people … Continue reading Warning: Stop multitasking and watch what happens…
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How well do you budget your time?
(Five minute read about how to better manage your time!) One of the hardest skills to master in life is the ability to budget effectively. Agreed? When it comes to budgeting money, the hardest part is controlling the spending. There always appears to be infinite options for what to spend it on but there never seems to be enough of it to spend. It's hard to pick and choose what's worth our money and what … Continue reading How well do you budget your time?
