The Power of Intention

Thoughts become things. Yes, they do. We literally create the world around us. “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make our world.” -Buddha Yes, horrendously difficult and disappointing, and even painful things are bound to happen to each and every one of us, but I…

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Fabulous Finishing Fridays

Having the tremendous opportunity to present before several large groups of less than engaged folks this week, I tasked myself with the ability to leave each and every individual in the room with a smile. I think I succeeded. On two occasions, it was rough ~ tough crowd.  Just following lunch, slumping in their chairs……

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And Then There Were Eight…

Stephen Covey’s wildly popular and ultimately compelling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, inspires us to be better, to better ourselves, and to simply “be awesome.”  What could be better than that? The book first introduces the concept of Paradigm Shift and prepares the reader for a change in mindset. It helps the reader understand…

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Awesome Ending Fridays

This past week has truly been awesome.  Indescribably awesome, in fact. I cannot even put it into words, but I shall try. Awesome: [aw-suhm] adjective 1. inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear; causing or inducing awe: an awesome sight. 2. showing or characterized by reverence, admiration, or fear; exhibiting or marked by awe. 3. Slang. very impressive: That new white convertible is totally awesome. And not just ten, but eleven words for awesome, only because I couldn’t resist: 1.  Magnificent 2.  Incredible 3.  Wonderful 4.  Amazing 5.  Stunning 6.  Staggering 7….

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