Category: Success
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Why? Why? Why?
Why do so many people from all walks of life—all races, creeds and colors — continue to promote racism? Does ANYONE not know that the mere reference to skin color is racist? Why do we often mention “Black owned business” and never “White owned” ones? Why do some promote specifically “Black” organizations and not specifically…
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When You Can’t Change the Situation
Change Your Response to It I’m not always successful with this approach and you probably won’t be either, but I’ve found it to be a good place to start. Three things to do: Think. Sit quietly with your situation. Resist the urge to respond in the same old way you always have. I like to…
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Faster
The Universe is expanding faster. Moore’s Law says computer chip speeds and capabilities are getting faster—doubling every two years. I can vouch for that and more. In my experience, as the years go by, time is definitely going by faster. “Change is the essence and cadence of the universe,” as I remarked in a talk…
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Important Life Skills
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A little Personal Pep Talk to Manage Overreaction
Maintaining calmness—not overreacting or taking things too personally — keeps your mind clear, your emotions peaceful, and your composure under control in otherwise uncontrollable situations. You’ve experienced this: calm composure is a human superpower. So ask yourself: “How can I respond from a place of clarity and strength today, rather than reacting in anger or…
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Decision Making
The most practical decision-making is not making better choices, it’s learning to deal with uncertainty. The most common thing holding people back from the right answer is holding on to previous beliefs. Instead of instinctively rejecting new information, take in what comes your way through a thoughtful system of evaluating probabilities and then pivot.
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Mental Garden
From As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Man’s mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild. James Allen Act is the blossom of thought; and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own…
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Success
The most important factors for #success are no longer how many hours you work, how much effort you exert, or where you are located. What matters now is what you know, how well you document and organize that knowledge, and your ability to share it with others. Personal Knowledge Management has become an essential survival skill for…
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80/20
Understanding the Pareto principle When you start your day, what’s the first thing you do? Most of us grab our caffeinated beverage of choice, check email, and prioritize tasks for the day. How do we identify what needs to get done first? One common technique is called the Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20…