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    Digital Sabbatical

    by  • May 9, 2012 • 2 Comments

    We spend too much time on the internet and it’s time we took a break. A complete break! No Twitter, Facebook, Google, Wikipedia, RSS Feeds, YouTube for 2 full weeks! Think you’re up for the challenge? I think you are, continue reading to get all the details.

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    The Warrior Poem

    by  • May 4, 2012 • 0 Comments

      the traits of the warrior have evolved no longer physical now whole person   strong in mind in heart in body in soul warrior   battles faced from outside and inside like a blizzard that buries me in snow and chills my core   perseverance is the trait of the warrior to see...

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    Sharing My Secrets: April Edition

    by  • May 2, 2012 • 6 Comments

    I began the process last month of reviewing the struggles and successes of the month. This was done with the intent to be more honest and vulnerable in my writing to you fellow Warrior. To show you that I don’t have all the answers and that I’m in the trenches with you facing the same...

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    There’s No Place Like Stuck

    by  • April 25, 2012 • 7 Comments

    Fellow readers, this Warrior is stuck creatively. It’s persisted for over a month and it’s past the point where I can cast it off and have confidence that it will pass soon. Now it’s reached the point where I’m wondering if this feeling will linger. And that is a scary place to be. In...

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    The Death of My Catalyst

    by  • April 19, 2012 • 6 Comments

    One year ago today, Gramps (my grandfather) passed away at the age of 88. While I knew that his time was short after his diagnosis of cancer in January 2011 and refusal of treatment to fight the disease, I was not ready for him to go since I felt that we had so much...

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    How Killer Tribes Inspired Me To Share My Secrets

    by  • April 6, 2012 • 11 Comments

    I spent the past weekend at the Killer Tribes conference and it was an absolutely amazing and life reaffirming experience! I had originally thought about sharing specific details and lessons I took away from each speaker, but as I wrote that post, it lacked the heart and emotions I felt so strongly last weekend. Something...

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    How I Became a Poet

    by  • March 27, 2012 • 4 Comments

    When was the last time your wrote a poem?  If it’s been years, I suggest you give it a try.  Step out of your comfort zone and give that medium a shot.  I’ve been writing a poem every day for the past month and it has been a fun and challenging way to access...

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    Warrior Interview Series: Episode 1 – Seth Leonard

    by  • March 22, 2012 • 5 Comments

    I’m proud to release the initial episode of the Warrior Interview Series and my guest is Seth Leonard of SethLeonard.com. The intent of this series is to bring you examples of people from different industries and walks of life who embody the definition of a Warrior, as I’m trying to redefine it. There are...

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    The 1 Simple Act to Center Yourself

    by  • March 16, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    There is one thing that you can do which will relieve stress and ground you in the present moment.  It will allow you to check your bearings and center yourself before you speak or act. That act is taking a deep breath. The Exercise Try it right now.  Close your eyes and breathe in...

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    The Value of Empathy

    by  • March 15, 2012 • 3 Comments

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    The ability to give yourself empathy goes a long way towards your positive growth.  Too often people get down on themselves and criticize themselves when they trip up along their path. All this does is slow your progress on your journey to a halt and make you question what you’re doing.  Instead we need...

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    The Little Gifts We’re Given Every Day

    by  • March 14, 2012 • 1 Comment

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    The universe likes it when you say “thank you” to it.  You can offer thanks for the “big things” in your life (e.g. a new job, the birth of a child), but it’s the “little things” that I find myself thanking the universe for frequently. Learning to pay attention and be on the lookout...

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    Real Life Occurs by Living in the Moment

    by  • March 13, 2012 • 4 Comments

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    We’ve all read about the importance of living in the moment, but why do so many of us fail to do this?  Do you live in the moment?  If not, then let’s unpack this concept a little more and perhaps we can change that behavior. Benefits of Living in the Moment Living in the...

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    Create Your Own Art

    by  • March 12, 2012 • 4 Comments

    Ready-to-Wear by Stuart Davis

    When was the last time to went to an art museum?  When was the last time you stopped to pay attention to art? If it’s been a while since you’ve been to an art museum, what are you waiting for?  You don’t have to be an artist to be able to appreciate art.  I...

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    The 1 Simple Question to Sabotage Time Wasting

    by  • March 10, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    Are you wasting your time?  Yes, you.  Right now.  Is there something more productive you could be doing? Stay with me here and I’ll make sure you’re not wasting your time. I’m grateful that you’re here and reading my writing, but there is an information overload going on right now and I worry that...

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    Clean Up Your Side of the Street

    by  • March 9, 2012 • 3 Comments

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    It’s not your job to fix other people. It’s not your job to solve their problems. It’s not your job to make sure other people are happy with you. It’s not your job to remove the anger from other people. You need to “stay on your side of the street”.  The sooner you realize...

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    What Running Taught Me About Navigating the Tough Times

    by  • March 8, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    The only way to go through life is one step at a time.  It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about parenting, a project at work, paying bills, or starting a new hobby, the lesson is applicable.  Getting too far ahead of yourself and thinking too far down the road will only deviate you from...

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    Don’t Let Loneliness Derail You

    by  • March 7, 2012 • 0 Comments

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    Do you feel as if nobody understands you?  That no one really knows what you’re going through? Loneliness is a powerful emotion and can cause us to shut down or check out of life.  This isolation has the power to make you question your path and decisions in life.  Decisions you thought you knew...

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    Why We’re Scared of Silence

    by  • March 6, 2012 • 5 Comments

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    Are you comfortable with silence?  Can you sit in a quiet room and do nothing without feeling anxious? I love silence!  I crave it and am grateful for it when it comes to me.  Are you the same way?  If not, then I’ll explain to you why silence is a good thing. Why We’re...

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