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I lost a friend last week.
Still seems surreal to even write that out. And, yes, it involves every pertinent cliché—too young, too soon, incredibly sad, tragic, all of it!
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Sure, Imposter Syndrome is a thing, but it doesn't have to own you.
Like so many of the "interferences" we unconsciously create that undermine our capacity to show up as our best selves, this one's particularly…
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There's patience, and then there's kiwi vines!
She did it again, my good buddy Mother Nature has thrown me another lesson—this time, it's patience. Who knew growing fruit would require more than a…
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I Didn't See This Coming...
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After Paris, Rowing Canada is bound for some rough waters ahead.
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Mejitation—yup, I used to call it that.
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I just celebrated my 40th high school reunion—wait, what?
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Clutter's Impact on Mental Performance Might Surprise You.
I'm no neat freak, but if I ever wanted another reason to keep things tidy, I just found it!
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Now, perhaps more than ever, life is hard—really hard.
And, it's not anecdotal either—Statistics Canada reports that 25% of Canadians live in food-insecure households. What the hell is going on?
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Why Curiousity is a Key Driver of Performance.
When I was in my 20s, I used to list 'curious' as an attribute on my resume—at the time, I had no idea how important it was in terms of our ability to…
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"Who am I becoming as a result of this chase?"
Ooooh, nice one—a show-stopper to be sure. It's a quote from a high-profile NFL football coach who had a come-to-Jesus moment that changed his…
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Mastering the Art of Saying "No" to Protect Your Focus.
Easier said than done, right? It certainly seems that way; it's remarkable how many people struggle with what should be a straightforward answer.
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It's time to write book #4—but first, I need your help!
No, you're not going to write it for me; I'll do that. What I do need is for you to volunteer to be part of some research that will provide data to…
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Turns out Gratitude Practices can Reduce Stress—who knew?
I know, I know, it kinda cheapens the authenticity of a "Gratitude Practice" when you sell it as a stress reducer—but, hey, if the shoe fits!
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