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From Pole to Pole

Is there a life goal you want to live for? Are there intermediate goals that seem out of reach? The response to my last post Bite Off What You Can Chew was so well received I was inspired to share more detailed information that has benefited thousands of people seeking to live Fully Alive. Enjoy reading about a strategy that is …

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A Good Compromise

Happy Lighten up Monday! This is a fun and true story about being invited to one of my first corporate speaking events. I told this story at our SCORRE™ Conference as a set up to a key question every speaker must ask. “Will the content of my talk meet the needs of my audience?” I certainly learned one of the …

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Beauty in Shadows!

Seven years ago my nine year old granddaughter, Kialee, and I drove the back roads of Tennessee looking for things to photograph. By looking at the pictures she took you can see that Kialee has an eye for photography. One special moment in this day stood out to me. We were reviewing the pictures Kialee had taken when I came …

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Marital Bliss

Good Morning!  It’s Lighten up Monday! This morning I was reminded of how much I love being around real people who are willing to acknowledge imperfection and work toward excellence. Nothing destroys relationships, or impedes growth more than pretending to be perfect.  As you will see in this clip, it also makes you look funny! [youtube id=”bZRADKPkzak”]

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How to access your Child’s Heart

In my book “How to live with your Kids when you have already Lost your Mind,” I identify three levels of communication that we generally use as we talk to our children. Children have a desperate need for “Level Three” dialogue.  On second thought all of us could use a good dose. Here’s what it is.