Category Archives: excellence

A new season

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

Over 100 million people watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday.  The New England Patriots were the heavy favorite and rightfully so going into the game.  But, unless you have been hiding the last seventy-two hours you know that they … Continue reading →

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My broken down car on the side of the road reminded me of how good “people” really are

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

Imagine this, you have been driving on the road for eleven hours.  You are traveling south back home from your hometown where you visited your family for the holidays.  The trip should take about fourteen hours, but because of traffic, … Continue reading →

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#NOEXCUSES2015

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

I have decided that #noexcuses2015 will be the motto for me in the year 2015.  I think for the most part I try to live my life that way, however there are times and places where I allow the excuses … Continue reading →

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Two ears and one mouth

Posted on November 17, 2014 by

Maybe it is cliché, maybe it is the first time you are hearing it, or reading it.  You have two ears and one mouth and you should at least, yes at least, use them in that proportion.  Meaning you should … Continue reading →

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The justification

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

Yep, we have all been there done that “The Justification.”  We have a decision that we have made or we need to make.  It can be big or small, major consequences could come from it, or no consequences.  It could … Continue reading →

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“If Only”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by

These are the two most commonly used words within a psychiatrists office says one psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience. What does “If Only” mean?  Well it means a person is living in the past.  Looking back over their … Continue reading →

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The meter is still running

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

I am sure most of us have been in a taxi cab before.  If you are like me there have been times when you have been sitting in traffic just watching the meter just keep running.  You are in the … Continue reading →

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A link in the chain

Posted on August 26, 2014 by

Every discipline that you make in your life will lead to another discipline.  Eventually you will have enough links in the chain to have a well designed life.  Maybe you start off small with just turning the television off and … Continue reading →

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40 hours is the starting line

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

This morning I was listening to the recorded version of the Dave Ramsey show like I do every morning.  In all his wisdom (which is why I listen) he said to someone who called in that they had competing goals. … Continue reading →

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Lift someone up today

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

I have heard this before and so have you. Zig Ziglar said:  Be helpful. When you see a person without a smile, give them yours.  Be careful placing judgment upon others, for you know not what battles they are fighting. I … Continue reading →

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