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Lessons From Defeat

Winning is special. Winning is fun, but you can’t truly appreciate the winning without some defeats. Life is going to have you feeling defeated at times, so here are five suggestions to help you handle the defeats that may come your way. 1. Check your perspective. Are you focused on feeling defeated or the thingsContinue reading “Lessons From Defeat”

Finish

Embrace the spirit of perseverance and determination. In 1968 Tanzanian John Akhwari competed in the Olympic marathon. He cramped up early in the race, fell and dislocated his knee, injured his shoulder and suffered severe cuts. In spite of that, he finished. John Akhwari’s words resonate deeply: ‘My country sent me 5,000 miles to finishContinue reading “Finish”

One Person Can Make A Difference

Do you believe that you are a difference maker? Do you believe that you could help the people that you are around every day? Your family?Your friends?Your workplace?The person you pass in the grocery store aisle?The waiter at the restaurant? You’re just one person but you have an opportunity to make a difference every dayContinue reading “One Person Can Make A Difference”

You Are Someone’s Best Hope

“Even On Your Worst Day, You Can Be A Student’s Best Hope” is the title of a book written by Manny Scott. It is also a great reminder for you and me. Even if you are not an educator you have an opportunity to be someone’s best hope today. A kind word. A smile. AContinue reading “You Are Someone’s Best Hope”

Divine Moments and Gifts: Embracing God’s Timing

Today, I want to continue a thought about Monday’s moment that I shared yesterday. Have you ever thought that what you do, where you do it, the relationships you have, and the moments that present themselves can all work together and even be “divine, pre-ordained moments? I have, and I do believe it. As aContinue reading “Divine Moments and Gifts: Embracing God’s Timing”