Be Willing to Not Get Mugged
About a year and a half ago my family and I were blessed to travel to New York City for some work I did with the CDC Tips campaign (you can see my story here). Before I went there I…
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Share if You Care
When you have a real passion for something, you should share that passion with others. If there’s an activity, such as a business venture or a hobby, that fills your heart with joy and adds great value to your life,…
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When to Make a Sacrifice
How do you know if you should make a sacrifice? When should you make a sacrifice? In short, make sure your sacrifices are sincere and will benefit you. If you ‘re sacrificing something because you don’t believe you’re worthy of…
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Second Chances Happen When You Decide
Do second chances really happen? Second chances are something nebulous, taking on different attributes depending on an individual’s perspective. In his book The Shadow of the Wind, author Carlos Ruiz Zafón said, “There are no second chances in life, except…
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The Matrix, Giving Yourself a Reality Check
Over the last couple of weeks, my wife and I watched The Matrix trilogy with the kids. What does The Matrix have to do with your life? I believe there’s a very good lesson to be learned from the story in the movies. The…
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Inmates Are In Jail as Punishment, Not to Be Punished
One of my commanders at the jail, who I consider one of my mentors now, told me once, “People are not here [in jail] to be punished. They’re here as punishment.” And at first I didn’t get that. I said, “What do you, what do you…
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The Compound Effect (Review)
A Review of The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy Darren Hardy was the Publisher of Success Magazine and he is a very successful entrepreneur. In his book, The Compound Effect, he explains one of the most powerful forces that helps…
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Where Do All the Haters Go?
Did you ever wonder where all the haters go? I had a talk with my daughter recently about being yourself. We teach her to be the “authentic you,” and to pursue the things that make her happy. Trying to be someone you’re…
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Saying Goodbye to CDC Tips Participant, Shane Todd
Today I said goodbye to a friend and fellow CDC Tips participant, Shane Todd Today, I was browsing Twitter, when I learned that my friend and fellow CDC Tips participant, Shane, had passed away. The news came in a tweet from Dr….
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Whose Fan Are You?
Football Season is Here! Whose Fan Are You? Football season is upon us. Not football (known in the U.S. as soccer), but American Football. As I post this we’re in the midst of pre-season. As the saying goes, “At the…
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