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Distractions That Give You Traction!

Greetings from Alaska! I am supposed to be working on this ship. Each day I am required to make some kind of presentation. But I have wonderful distractions all around me. I realized that they are making me better. I am working better. I am happier! I am more excited about the responsibilities that await me when we return home! …

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The Most Intense Argument a Man and Wife Will Ever Have!

It’s Lighten Up Monday!  If you missed last week’s post, “It’s Not About the Nail,” watch it here.  Then I hope you enjoy the similar “discussion” Diane and I had over the question, “Where do you want to eat tonight?” Listen, laugh, lighten up and live! [youtube id=”TCnx2aeNz_8″] [reminder]Can you think of other arguments that men and women have? I …

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Four Habits of Highly Successful Children and a Few Adults

We live in a world where competition for good jobs and solid relationships is intense! Unfortunately some simple habits that once defined our society and prepared men and women to excel in those endeavors have all but disappeared. I spotted this trend decades ago and decided to teach my children and grandchildren those habits. I hope you will be inspired …

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It’s Not About the Nail!

It’s Lighten Up Monday!  My friend Bob Shueman sent me this viral video.  I died laughing.   Bob said, “After 36 years of marriage I have learned ….listening is step one…then possibly ask the question…”Would you like some feedback?”…if the answer is “no” default to step one!” Enjoy, “There’s a Nail in Your Head” by Jason Headley [youtube id=”-4EDhdAHrOg”] Next Monday …

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Three Simple Rules to Avoid Screaming After You Hit Send

I was sitting at an airline gate when my iPhone beeped. It was a Direct Twitter Message from one of my team. I quickly texted a follow up message and hit send. I had just sent this personal message……. “Are you out of your mind! That may be the dumbest idea I have ever heard!” to the entire world. At …