Category: Perspective

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Stephen Colbert’s Gratefulness is a Good Reminder

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Stephen Colbert’s Gratefulness is a Good Reminder

I sometimes wonder if we tend to look at our blessings through the wrong end of binoculars and to look at our problems through a magnifying glass. It should probably be just the opposite. In a recent interview, Stephen Colbert said, “It would be ungrateful not to take everything with gratitude. It doesn’t mean you […]

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Life’s In-Betweens

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Life’s In-Betweens

What are you doing with your in-betweens? I’m not talking about the cream in between the wafers of an Oreo. And I’m not talking about the commercials in between television shows. I’m not even talking about the curious ball of lint you find in between your toes. I’m talking about those moments in life that […]

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WE Are Our Greatest Asset

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WE Are Our Greatest Asset

When I help speakers or leaders with their presentation skills, I don’t typically focus on techniques such as voice inflection, hand gestures or eye contact. While these can play an important role in a great presentation, I believe that our greatest asset is who we are, not necessarily what we do. When it comes to […]

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Is it a Fact or Just Your Opinion?

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Is it a Fact or Just Your Opinion?

These days, everyone has an opinion about everything — movies, politics, sports, and whether Jennifer Anniston has pursued any cosmetic enhancements. Inevitably, however, we run into someone with a different opinion who tries to convince us that their opinion is right and that our opinion is wrong. Sometimes, they even bring in scientific facts and […]

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Hitting the Pause Button

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Hitting the Pause Button

One of my favorite aspects of watching a movie at home is the pause button — well, that and the fact that my popcorn costs less than an ounce of gold. The reason I like the pause button is that it allows me to stop the movie to get a drink, to go to the […]

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The Deep Roots of Immediate Gratification

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The Deep Roots of Immediate Gratification

I have a love-hate relationship with my yard. There are few things I love better than the look of a freshly mowed lawn, trimmed bushes and a neatly kept flower bed. But maintaining it is a different story. Mowing my yard is the most rewarding. The grass is long and then an hour later it’s […]

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Does Your Perspective Make Your “But” Look Big?

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Does Your Perspective Make Your “But” Look Big?

Sunday was one of the most beautiful days I have ever experienced. But the pollen was suffocating. The gift I got for my birthday was exactly what I asked for. But it wasn’t what I thought it would be. My meal last night was delicious. But the servings were much too large. Sound familiar? Does […]

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