Tag: Success
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Connect and Then Correct
It is interesting having a little bit more time on my hands to actually think about things. In this new chapter of life I have been doing more writing, reading, photography, and other creative endeavors. It really has been a nice change of pace and it also has opened up my mind to thinking about…
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The Muppets and Me – What I’ve Learned About Leadership From Kermit the Frog
I’m sitting here at Starbucks enjoying a cup of coffee, listening to The Muppets (various soundtracks and songs) and working on Daps Magic. As I am sitting here I can’t help but be happy listening to some of my favorite happy songs from some of my favorite characters. As I’m sitting here, I go back…
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A Different Kind of First Day
Today is the first day of the next chapter of my life. It’s definitely a different kind of a first day than I’ve ever experienced before. There is no orientation. There is no meeting new people (well, the day isn’t over yet so you never know). There is no paperwork, meetings, or learning new workflows.…
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Anything Worth Doing is Worth Doing Badly
Over the weekend I attended a conference in Chicago, Illinois with a company I have been working with for over a decade. Though the years I have met some fascinating people and had some incredible conversations. This weekend was no exception. One phrase is sticking out to me throughout the weekend though. A guy named…
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Andrew Petersen – A Man Who Knew How to Live and Live Positively
Being negative only leads to negative results. Focusing on the positive will lead to positive outcomes. – Andrew Petersen I have been frequenting Disneyland regularly for a very long time. Through the years I have been privileged to experience some incredible experiences. I’ve also had the chance to meet some absolutely amazing people. One of…
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The Importance of Surrounding Yourself With Positive People
“Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” – unknown Have you ever deliberately stopped to think about this quote? “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” The people that we surround ourself have a profound influence on the life we live. Have you thought about that? Entrepreneur Jim Rohn…
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The Power of Passion
Passion is powerful. It is like adding seasoning to a recipe… without it the dish is bland and boring. Passion adds the vibrance and excitement to life, just as seasoning does for a recipe. Whereas too much spice can be overkill in a recipe, there is no such thing as too much passion. It is…
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Taking the First Step
‘It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.’ – Bilbo Baggins Life is all about choices. Life is also about consequences. Each choice we make in life has consequences. Some of these…
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The Positivity Principle
[dropcaps]P[/dropcaps]ositivity is important. If you have followed my writings through the last few years, you will see this theme littered throughout my posts. I think there is power in positivity. This isn’t always the easiest approach to take but it is definitely the most beneficial. I believe this is part of what I call the…
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The Power of a Dream
Do you ever just stop and take time for yourself to dream? Let’s face it. I’m a dreamer. I like to dream about the future and what will be. It is an important part of my daily routine. Every morning I like to spend some time dreaming. This isn’t just a daydream but a dream about…
