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Starting Small

Small steps are magical. I took a small step in March: I signed up for a 50-mile bike ride. I didn’t think I could ride the 50 miles when I signed up, but I believed I’d be able to by September when my classmates and I celebrated our 40th reunion from the United States Naval Academy, which culminated in the 81(km or mile) Ride. I had taken a small step two years ago by engaging…

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Do you want a focused mind?

During the next few weeks, I will share a snapshot of the helpful resources I recommend and personally use in my 3 Ways to More Time and Energy Course. This week our pursuit is for a focused mind. Check out the links below. Indistractible by Nir Eyal Free to Focus by Micheal Hyatt Focus@Will

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Monday Meanderings Time and Energy edition

Sharing with you today a Monday Meanderings version of a short snapshot of some of the resources I use in my course 3 Ways to More Time and Energy. We all get so much more when we go together, which is why this already assemble group may be just for you! 3 Ways to More time and energy registration HBR Article – Energy not time Human Performance Institute – free assessment Your Best Year Ever…

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Look Again

It was a lovely summer day. Grandkids were enjoying the pool. The two-year-old grandgirl was intensely absorbed in playing with her school bus and play figures on our screened front porch while her mother and I stood nearby engrossed in conversation. Our talk was disrupted by our little girl saying in a clear voice, “frog.” Immediately, we looked at each other and chuckled, “How cute.” We knew the baby was saying the word frog because…

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What do you want?

I am one of 12 children. I remember when I was in high school my mom just got plain fed up with all that we were demanding of her so she made a sign. She attached her hand-made sign to a dowel and whenever we approached she raised the sign.  The sign had three lines written on it: I want I need Buy me All 3 lines were crossed out. This was Mom’s declaration that…

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Time for a refresher

Here in the United States, there is much excitement for “returning to normal” from the months of the pandemic. In New York City, Broadway Shows open in September. Across the country most schools are returning to in-person classes. Before your calendar gets refilled, I invite you to a refresh. Join me for a pause to establish and renew daily practices of life-giving rhythms. This course is a small cohort that will seek to provide clarity…

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