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Definiteness of Purpose

“There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.” Napoleon Hill, author of The Law of Success and Think and Grow Rich Napoleon Hill learned from Andrew Carnegie, common denominators of doing our best exist, […]

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Courage to Try creates Confidence

To lead our lives means we need to be aware of when we talk ourselves out of taking action on a calling. My research shows people who have written their plans for callings and choices are much more likely to take action because they develop higher levels of commitment, courage, and, eventually, confidence. Lead your […]

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What is my vision for life?

Have you answered the question, “What is my vision for life?” “What kind of person am I called to be?” “What legacy of service am I called to give?” If you have, you are more likely to fulfill resolutions. You can increase clarity on your vision as well as improve internalization of important goals and […]

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I will do what I can

I cannot do everything; I will…do the something I can do. -Helen Keller- The first of my seven best practices to PLAN and LEAD in LIFE is: Lead Your Life. Mindset matters. Discouragement when challenges come is a key reason why some of us quit or fall short on resolutions. That is, if you let […]

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Ask the Mom of a Prisoner

A mother called me this Sunday morning. She had received from her daughter a few workbooks I developed she thought might help her son prepare better to get out of prison. If you wonder if adding Plans for School & Life to school lessons and writing assignments could be valuable to the development and decisions […]

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True Fan: Follow the Process

Do you plan to be an Entertainment Fan or a True Fan? Will you choose to be a “True Fan” who stands for the principles and practices that define the process to make the team great, in addition to following the season and cheering for team success, or will you only focus on Entertainment? Entertainment Fans love […]

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Never Give In for Honor and Good Sense

“Never give in. Never give in, never, never, never…except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force: never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” Winston Churchill

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Take a step toward change

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” Tony Robbins

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Shepherd and Sheep Dog: are you ready to be both?

Highlights from the Life Leaders seminar on “Sheep, Shepherds, and Sheep Dogs–When and How to be all 3” led by Col. Stretch Dunn (USA Ret): Most people are born as sheep. Far too many remain as sheep–productive when they need to be though often get themselves in trouble and often do not help fellow sheep. […]

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Envision your Best-Self Thoughts

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) Author, The Power of Positive Thinking

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