52 STEPS FORWARD

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Another Revolution Complete

Another Revolution Complete

I made it through another trip around the sun.  Yes, I am approaching (not there) that age when I am not excited about adding a digit, but I am glad to make it another year – not everyone did. Reality Setting In Just when the dad bod was coming into style and finding...

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Not Everything of Value is Worth Doing

Not Everything of Value is Worth Doing

The Distinction Warren Buffet says, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” They realize every activity carries an opportunity cost.  When we say “yes” to one thing, we...

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Will to Do

Will to Do

We needlessly postpone action while seeking the wise counsel of sages or scrolling the internet to pursue knowledge we think is a prerequisite.  In most cases, the answer is already within us or unnecessary.  A lack of will, not knowledge, often inhibits our next...

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You Can Be Both

You Can Be Both

Can Always Do Better This message was instilled in me just a few months into my professional career through a senior partner’s response after I hesitantly suggested a revision to a document he had drafted.  Joe Allen said, “I have never seen anything that couldn’t be...

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Promise Yourself

Promise Yourself

We know what we must do to accomplish our goals but fail to do them consistently.  To make progress, we need commitment and perseverance (i.e., discipline).    Promise Any goal undoubtedly requires doing things you would rather not do or abstaining from things you...

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