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Bite Off What You can Chew… then Chew!

At age 65 and almost 250 pounds, I was desperate to do something to regain my health. My first attempts at exercise were sporadic and it took me awhile to learn what healthy eating was all about. I didn’t have the perfect plan but it was gratifying to be headed in the right direction. The goal of being fully alive …

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6 Factors to Help You Reach the Top of Your Mountain

This is an adaptation of a previous post. Almost three years ago we started climbing “Jones Mountain” just after the sun arrived to warm the chilly Colorado air. It was not a technical dangerous climb, but it was one that many adults would find difficult to complete. The air was thin and legs were wobbly, but several factors allowed six …

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Take the Guesswork Out of Decision Making

You can eliminate the paralyzing confusion and indecision that accompanies decisions like choosing a college, committing to marriage, taking early retirement, or any of the other of thousands of options that present themselves during a lifetime. A simple conflict resolution system I learned in college over 50 years ago still helps me clarify choices and make critical decisions. Check it …

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Don’t Blend In!

On a recent television show, the following question was asked of a social “expert” who was guest hosting the show. “We have just moved into a new community, how can we make a good impression on our neighbors?” The expert answered, “The most important thing is not to be different. People weird out when they meet people who are different. …