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Blog #739: The Secret to Failing Less

Often…We give it everything we've got. But despite doing our best...Failure and rejection can still punch us hard. ______ I know failure well. As a lifelong entrepreneur and somebody who throws himself out there publicly... the number of rejections I've received in my...

Blog #738: Do You Have One Today?

Hopes rise.Moods change.Optimism soars. When we have something to look forward to. ______ What's your something? Do you have one today?Did you plan one for this week? What are you looking forward to this month?Is something on this year's calendar that excites you?...

Blog #737: Going to the Masquerade Party?

Below are some lousy realities.I hope one doesn't belong to you. ______ Feeling any of these? "I'm getting old...and in constant pain." "I'm in debt...and it's getting worse." "I'm in a bad relationship...but can't leave." "My job sucks the life out of me...but I need...

Blog #736: A Visit to the Ancient Giants

My past Sunday? Up at 4:30 a.m.On the road by 5:40 a.m.Driving 115 miles to go hiking. Why? Sacrifices are required to live cool things. ______ It was a group hike. Thirty northern California hikers started at 9:00 a.m. Each passionately committed to climbing up and...

Blog #735: My Demanding Boss

She asked...“Don't you work for yourself?” I answered...“I do." ______ She kicked back... “Then why do you only take calls at the end of the day?” I responded… “Because I work for a demanding boss.” ______ Will my day today be successful? It depends. How successful...

Blog #734: Where Stories Are Born

Many of my weekly blogs are inspired by thewords that land in my email box from readers. Like this one. ______ The email read... "I'm in sales and feeling uninspired by my career. I think it would be gratifying to do what you do. How did you become a motivational...

Blog #733: Have You Met Punch?

He’s only 7 months old.But he’s had an extra tough beginning. And because of his dual cuteness and courage…The world has fallen in love with him. I am one of the world. ______ Have you met “Punch”? Abandoned at birth by his mom at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch...

Blog #732: I Give It 15 Names

Sometimes...Some days...Some moments... Reality stings extra hard. ______ Stings have many names. Invalidated. Invisible. Ridiculed. Humiliated. Blamed. Heartbroken. Ignored. Insulted. Cheated. Forgotten. Devalued. Offended. Rejected. Disrespected. Betrayed. I have...

Blog #731: Shouldn’t We Ask?

“Is it working?” Honest answers may be brutal to consider.But since we get only one shot at this living thing... Shouldn't we ask? ______ The question is not one everybody will answer. I mean, really... Who among us wants to take a walk through their own life crap and...

Blog #730: Belittle Yourself Much?

I reached the end of my hike and came acrosstwo preschoolers playing on a giant dirt hill. With their dad keeping a watchful eye on them...I shouted to the boy who had reached the top. “Are YOU the king of the mountain?” He shouted back:“No. I'm the kin’ of the dirt!”...
#487: How Many People Know?

#487: How Many People Know?

The two were walking fast.A giant chocolate-colored poodle and her walker. My Chihuahuas and I were 3/4 around the morning's walking loop when the two raced past us going the opposite direction. They were cranking it. Twenty minutes later as me and my two mini...

#486: Did I…?

#486: Did I…?

Do me a small favor.Ask the question. "Did I like today?" Did I listen to a song that touched my soul?Did I eat a favorite food that brought out my "Mmm!"?Did I learn something that made me whisper "Wow!"? "Did I like today?" Did I find value in how I spent my...

#485: A Dog Named Sweetie

#485: A Dog Named Sweetie

The Chihuahuas and I were on our daily walk.We're always on the lookout for a good adventure. This adventure found us. As we walked near the Marina boat slips, our attention was captured by a little white dog running scared across the parking lot. She hid under a car...

#484: There’s Gotta Be

#484: There’s Gotta Be

If we're gonna do it...there's gotta be a "Day #1." There's gotta be a "Day #1" if we're gonna... Reclaim better heath.Develop improved fitness.Increase strength and flexibility. There's gotta be a "Day #1" if we're gonna... Stop stalling.Quit pretending.Grow some...

#483: If I Only Knew One Thing

#483: If I Only Knew One Thing

From the moment we're born...we're learning lessons. As a baby... I learned to watch faces.I learned my feet can get me places.I learned the sounds I made had impact. As a child... I learned having a pet is having a best friend.I learned there is more to see outside...

#482: Loving the Getting There

#482: Loving the Getting There

Achieving a goal is not what I love the most.It's the trying to get there part. In writing today's blog... It's wasn't hitting "SEND" on the finished product I loved the most...it was chasing an idea and then searching my brain for the words as I wrote it. For each of...

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