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The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy.  What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about.  Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When  you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization.  When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends.  Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.

Forgiveness: The Key to Living a Virtuous Life

Forgiveness is not just a personal act but a transformative tool that ripples across relationships, organizations, and society. It plays a pivotal role in fostering growth, resilience, and harmony in many facets of life. Whether viewed through religious, philosophical, or psychological lenses, forgiveness holds the power to elevate individuals, teams, and communities. The art of

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The Leadership Wheel: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Leadership

Throughout my journey as a leader, business coach, teacher, and mentor, I’ve come to realize that leadership isn’t a final destination—it’s a continuous process of growth and self-discovery. I’m sharing this blog to delve deeper into a framework I’ve developed to help leaders enhance their personal effectiveness: the Leadership Wheel. This tool has been instrumental

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Mastering the Art of Work-Life Harmony

Never forget that how you manage your life is a choice. As a small business owner or leader, the demands on your time and energy can be overwhelming. Balancing the needs of your business with those of your personal life requires intentional strategies and a commitment to maintaining equilibrium. Let’s explore practical ways to achieve

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    Recommended Reading

  • Life Design Workbook

    Peggy and James Vaughan

    Please click on this link for a Summary of the Life Design Workbook.   The Life Design Workbook is a comprehensive guide that empowers you to take control of your life by making intentional choices that reflect your true values and aspirations. Written by Peggy Vaughan and James Vaughan, Ph.D., this workbook serves as a transformative […]

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  • Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion

    Joseph Campbell - Selected and Edited by Diane K. Osbon

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    Please click on this link for the Reflections on the Art of Living – A Joseph Campbell Companion Book Summary   “Reflections on the Art of Living” offers a transformative perspective on the human experience. Campbell’s unique blend of scholarly knowledge and practical wisdom provides a framework for understanding personal experiences and finding meaning in […]

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  • A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose

    A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose Book SummaryView the Book

    Eckhart Tolle’s work in “A New Earth” is a call to individuals to look beyond the superficial measures of success and find deeper meaning through spiritual awakening and presence. By tackling the common struggles people face, such as the relentless pursuit of material wealth and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, Tolle provides a […]

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    Favorite Articles

  • A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders

    Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care, several important mindset shifts are necessary to ensure leaders set themselves up for success. This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, […]

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  • Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want

    In corporate strategy projects, executive leadership teams work through a series of questions to determine how their businesses can succeed. Individuals can use a similar process to figure out how to live a meaningful life. It starts with defining what makes a great life for you and then outlining your purpose and vision. You must […]

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  • Top Performers Have a Superpower: Happiness

    A large-scale study found that well-being predicts outstanding job performance…In short, not only do happiness and optimism matter to employee performance, but they matter a lot, and both predict how well employees will do

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    Helpful Websites

  • Death Checklist: Business Owners

    A resource to help business owners prepare for and plan for the event of their passing.  Sadly, too many leaders don’t spend enough time on the issue, and it can create significant issues for their family members and business colleagues

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  • Asher Longevity Institute

    Asher Longevity Institute’s passion is seeing others live a long, productive, and healthy life. We are committed to bringing the science and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes needed to live a much, much longer life and be totally active well into your 90s and beyond.

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  • Optmize.me

    “Learn the big ideas from the world’s greatest books with 6-page PDFs, 20-min MP3s, and daily 2-5 minute practical micro lessons.”

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    Reading Excerpts

  • The Obstacle Is The Way

    Please click on this link for The Obstacle Is The Way Book Summary   INTRODUCTION: Every obstacle is unique to each of us. But the responses they elicit are the same: Fear. Frustration. Confusion. Helplessness. Depression. Anger. There have been countless lessons (and books) about achieving success, but no one ever taught us how to […]

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  • Myself and Other More Important Matters by Charles Handy

      Please click on this link for the Myself and Other More Important Matters Book Summary   Chapter One – Are You Sure? The two zones of work and friendship operate best when they don’t overlap because the perceptions of who we are do not become confused. The truth is that we all behave differently, […]

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  • Reflections On Life and Leading Book Excerpts – Part 2

    Please click on this link for the Reflections on Life and Leading Part 2 Book Summary   Very few of us have a life curve that is only upward-sloping. The difference is that “lucky” people just do not let their periods of adversity define them in unhelpful ways. They just keep plugging away, learning from […]

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