One of the hardest things for me to do is admit mistakes. Owning up to a bad decision, a mistake or a failure is never easy. Is it the same for you? Dealing with the consequences from a mistake can last a moment, a little while or even the rest of your life. The longevity…

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This weekend and Monday we remember those who have died in combat for our country. I’m honored to live somewhere with the freedoms and access that we have here in the US. These are not free, and come with a cost that many people pay directly with their lives while defending or advancing freedoms. As…

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I often talk to people who don’t think they can teach anyone. They either don’t know who they could teach or do not feel they know enough to instruct others. Almost every time, I can come up with someone who needs instruction and provide evidence that they know more than enough to be a teacher.…

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What do you do when you miss a step towards your goal or fail altogether? Do you give up or pick back up where you left off? Quitting due to one setback is a problem that I’ve seen over and over again on all kinds of goals. One in particular, diet and exercise, happens all…

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Each of us should set and achieve personally goals, but most of us work or live with a larger team. I have teams at work, volunteer teams at church and community organizations, and of course my family at home. Each of these groups have collective goals that we are reaching for together. Teams are usually…

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Happy New Year! This morning is a new year and a chance to start with a clean slate on many of your goals. If 2015 was a great year then continue that momentum into 2016. If 2015 was a less than stellar year for you then today is the day to start over. Make today…

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I hope you can take some time today to enjoy your blessings. Being content with what you have and where you are can be hard sometimes, especially in tough times. Regardless of your current situation or surroundings, you should always find something to be thankful for. Being discontent can drive you towards better things and…

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