We have heard it before — “It is going to get worse before it gets better.” There is a truism to the statement, but what a thought to grasp and try to work through. Daunting is an understatement, and encouragement can seem hollow. What motivates people to make that statement – “It is going to [...]
Tag Archives: Change
Small Breeze, Big Impact
Many areas have experienced intense weather patterns during the last few months. In Texas, it has been hot this Summer. The Dallas Morning News highlighted the statistic yesterday: 68 days of 100-degree plus days (the record — 69 days). And, then it happened. Yesterday, a cool breeze was in the air along with a temperature of 83 [...]
Scaling Point A to Point B
Last week, I spent some time with my brother, helping with his life transition and steps forward. I believe there are life lessons all around us, if we care to take note and soak it in. Each of us has some type of destination we may be planning or contemplating. Getting started is always the [...]
Change of Pace
I know. First, it was a post on change. Next, it was a post on pace. And, now, it is a post on change of pace. They are related in that we need to we need to pace our approach, knowing that change happens in different forms. At times, we need to explore why our [...]
Pace Yourself
I have been a runner since 1992. About seven years ago, I wanted to get faster. I wanted to run a 6.5 minute per mile pace in a 5K. I set the goal, but I knew I needed help. I hired a running coach. Every two weeks, I received a new list of what to [...]
Change Happens
There has been so much written about change. Why another post? Because change is always present and varying perspectives may help us navigate it fruitfully. Change can happen in at least three ways. Change can: Happen to you Happen for you Happen because of you Happen to you. When change happens to you, there is [...]
Avoiding a Parasite Culture by Taking a Life-Changing Risk
My life-changing risk was set. I was going to quit my job, get married, move to a city where we knew no one, and start college. Life-changing risks need a plan. The outcome is not only life-changing; it is needed in order to avoid becoming a part of the parasite culture.
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