Tag: Self-Development
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Who Was That Person?
A story about becoming…
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A False Sense of Normal
We repeat what we don’t repair.
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Fear of Flying
I was driving down the road the other day and I saw a tiny house fly hanging onto the outside of my driver side window. His little wings were flapping furiously as he struggled to cling onto the window. I wondered why it was so important for him to hang on – he had wings,…
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Continuous Learning
It doesn’t matter how old or young you are. Whether you just graduated from school or if you’re as old as dirt, it’s important to keep your mental synapses firing and keep learning. Besides improving your employment possibilities, studies have shown that continuous learning can also slow down or prevent dementia.
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Stronger, Freer – A Celebration of Canada
If you could take a break from your career, where would your passion take you? Prepare to be inspired by a story of two brave people who are following their hearts!
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For the Love of Books
I love books. All books. I hold them in the highest reverence. I love to hold them, smell them, read them, listen to them; I love hardcovers, paperbacks, audiobooks, and ebooks. I have collected leather bound books most of my adult life, especially the classic authors like Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Shakespeare, Tolkien,…
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2016 – The Year That Was
What an interesting year 2016 was! I’m hoping I can keep the momentum going in 2017. One of the promises I made for 2016 was to try something new at least once a month. I wanted to get out of my box, and learn to enjoy life more. Theatre That decision led me to re-discover…
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Unexpected Lessons
A speech given a couple of months ago by a fellow Toastmaster had a profound effect on me. I find myself thinking often about what she had spoken of, and many times I thought about forwarding the advice to others. It was her 10th speech project (Speaking to Inspire) and so meaningful and inspiring. It was about the…
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The Worst Decisions
I hate making decisions; I’m a fence-sitter at heart. When I’m forced into making a decision, I second guess myself for days afterwards. I have doubts and they can be crippling. That’s how I feel though, it’s not how I act. People who meet me in meetings would describe me as decisive, opinionated, confident. Which…
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Evolution
Nintendo started as a trading card company. They released a few board games in the sixties. They also created Mahjong and Twister. All before they came out with a video game. An excellent example of how companies should adapt in order to stay relevant.