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Grateful is defined as appreciative of benefits received; affording pleasure or contentment.  Couldn’t we stand to be reminded to be grateful from time to time?Some days being grateful is really hard to do.  When I feel like I am in a rut or my mood gets a bit down I like to remind myself toContinue reading “Gratitude Lens”

Confidence is defined as “a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.” Are you confident in who you are? Have you identified your strengths?Do you use them?That is how you gain and live with confidence. It is not arrogance.When you are confident you don’t have to draw attention to yourselfContinue reading “Silent Confidence”

Today’s Five Moments Newsletter: Influence vs Impact Failure As A Vehicle To Success If You Don’t Want To Make Waves Key To Unlocking Personal Greatness Lisbon, IA https://mailchi.mp/114d601e2c15/five-moments-newsletter-debut-6817445

What is the difference between influence and impact?  We have influence when we have rules, expectations, and things that control people’s behavior.  Those can be good, and can have value to help people do what’s right, but it may not have a real lasting value.  Coaches have rules in hopes of keeping athletes from gettingContinue reading “Influence vs Impact”

Looks can be deceiving. Often times in our rush through the day we may glance someone’s direction, make a quick judgement that they look alright and then keep moving along. How many times in a day do we say or hear the phrase “how are you doing?” How many times do we truly mean it?Continue reading “Help Carry The Load”