“The Kingdom of God is where we belong. It is home, and whether we realize it or not, I think we are all of us homesick for it." ― Frederick Buechner Isaiah 2:2-5 “ In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be … Continue reading Christmas – The Kingdom of Light
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Strategic Resilience Building, Part Two
“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” ― Dieter F. Uchtdorf “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” ― Maya Angelou The last post ended with a partial list of strategies I use in my life … Continue reading Strategic Resilience Building, Part Two
Strategic Resilience Building, Part One
“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.”― Gever Tulley “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ― Margaret Thatcher Building resilience is one of the most important long-term objectives toward which a person can commit. Resilience improves our capacity to … Continue reading Strategic Resilience Building, Part One
Developing a “Gritty” Life
“I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him.” - Eleanor Roosevelt The ability to remain persistent and passionate about your life goals even when things get tough is a trait of highly successful … Continue reading Developing a “Gritty” Life
Effective Leadership and Grit
"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." - Nelson Mandela "Grit is living life like a marathon." - Angela Lee Duckworth According to psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth, grit is a crucial character quality that allows us to take a longer-term view … Continue reading Effective Leadership and Grit
Leadership: Growth Mindset Thinking
“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So, rather than thinking, ’Oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses,’ you can say, ‘Wow, here’s a chance to grow.’” - Carol Dweck “Fail early, fail often, but always fail forward.” – John Maxwell Throughout the first 34 years of my life, I lived with … Continue reading Leadership: Growth Mindset Thinking
Book Review: The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar
“The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar” by Pat Williams, Jay Strack, and Jim Denney. Faith Communications, publisher. 208 pages. Critical read Must read Good read Read if you want Read something else Why read this book: Far too many people are stuck in their planning, stuck before they get to executing their plans, or stuck … Continue reading Book Review: The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar
Gratitude and Faith
"Gratitude is the energy of faith." – William Arthur Ward “The most important prayer in the world is just two words long: Thank you.” – Meister Eckhart “On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they … Continue reading Gratitude and Faith
Thanking Your Way to Gratitude
Research is showing us that there is a practice that can have a significant positive impact on our general health and specifically on our mental and emotional health. That practice is being grateful. According to research from the University of California, gratitude is not just a happy emotion; it can improve one's health. Individuals who … Continue reading Thanking Your Way to Gratitude
Hedgehog Living
Even before I understood the hedgehog concept, making the adjustments necessary to stay working in the intersection of my passion, skills, and the place where the greatest difference could be made was driving my career decisions. Several times, my work shifted over time to the point where it no longer was at that intersection. In … Continue reading Hedgehog Living
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