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What to do when you come in second
Listen to an audio version of this message.“It’s OK to fail. If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.” ~H. Stanley Judd“We’re giving the job to someone else.” That stung. This was a gig that I really wanted, with a company that had I had fallen in love with during the interview process. Hearing that I…
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MSUARC Winter Update
Since revitalizing our social media presence, the MSUARC Facebook page has grown to over 100 Likes. Our new @W8MSU Twitter feed launched this week. Followership there is more slow to grow and depends on what you post. We had 35 faithful at last check.W8EO and I participated in the first ever Michigan College Net this…
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Choosing Excellence
Listen to an audio version of this message.Scott’s Maxim – “A life with or without purpose comes with the same amount of pain and inconvenience. Why not choose Excellence? And chase it!”One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is this: Excellence takes time. Being really good at something is not supposed to be easy.…
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Perfect Practice
Listen to an audio version of this message.”Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” ~Vince LombardiHow long does it take to get really good at something? And what is the key factor in getting you there?Marla Popova, writing in her excellent Brainpickings blog, tells us that the old adage that, “it takes…
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Letting Go of Your Past
Listen to an audio version of this message.“Make peace with your past, so it doesn’t screw up your present.” ~Regina BrettHow many times has this happened to you? You hear a certain song, stumble across an old photograph, and painful memories come rushing back to the front of your mind. All of us tend to…
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In Praise of Date Night
Listen to an audio version of this message.Maintaining a relationship is hard work. It requires habitual care and feeding. But it’s easy to get caught up in life’s routine. That’s when the magic can start to slip away. That’s why I always prioritize Date Night.Date night should be a weekly celebration, a few hours you…