Do goals and the thought of setting them overwhelm you? Have you set big goals only to fall flat on your face trying to reach them? I’m reminded of shows like The Biggest Loser that show people shedding hundreds of pounds that make us all want to jump in and tackle a giant goal in…

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I am often guilty of not resting enough. In fact, my wife kindly reminds me periodically that I need to rest and not be busy all the time. She’s right (but don’t tell her I said so!). In my drive to do more and be more productive I tend to get a little carried away…

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The most straightforward way to increase your productivity is to eliminate distractions. It is hard to stay productive without focus. Once you have set your priorities (see my post on that here) it is time to get to work on them. Decide what you should be working on and do it. We have become a…

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The traffic on my morning commute has been lighter on the last 2 days. The holiday lull has set in and people are taking vacation, spending time with family, traveling and cramming into shopping malls! It is a wonderful time of year when we can slow down, celebrate Christ’s birth and getting ready for a…

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This question comes up over and over when I talk about my professional career. I have had 4 major career areas since graduating with an undergraduate degree in Physical Education, and they don’t seem to be connected on the surface. I started as a personal trainer, went to work on an ambulance as an EMT,…

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