What connects us

August 27 2013

Understanding that first and foremost, the life you want to create for yourself, the type of person you want to become, the parts of yourself you’re most excited to develop will attract individuals who will help you get there. Realizing that true, authentic connection is expansive. The right relationship discovered at the right time can […]

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95% of the battle is showing up

August 22 2013

Some days you won’t be great. You’ll feel less than your best, you’ll deliver a “B” performance, perhaps even a solid “C.” Your “C” may be someone else’s “A” — maybe not. Maybe no one notices you’re not your best. Instead, they see you there, present, ready for the job, sitting in the chair, showing […]

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Honoring the pivot

August 20 2013

A pivot can be one of the most powerful moves on the basketball court. Performed correctly, one step can leave an opponent grasping at air, move a player out of a sticky situation, and provide a better perspective of the game. The move is also recognized as a strategy for entrepreneurs, transforming a borderline idea […]

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Should you be doing that? 6 questions to ask

August 15 2013

Is this stealing my time? Is my attention being diverted from what I actually need to be doing? Is meaningful communication being traded for superficial connection? Am I distracted? Am I using this to procrastinate? Am I on __[insert favorite social media site here]__ ? Many activities we participate in happen automatically, impulsively, without much […]

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8 Do’s and Don’ts for Adventurous Living

August 13 2013

“You’re so lucky! I want your life!” If you’ve heard this, you probably know luck has very little to do with it. If you haven’t, you, too, can live the life that gets people asking, “How do you do it?” by following these tips for living adventurously: Don’t: Be afraid of looking like a fool. […]

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My top 6 fundraising tips

August 08 2013

When I signed up to raise $9,000 for the Discover Outdoors Foundation, I figured it was going to be work, but I didn’t realize how much. Fundraising is hard. Really, really hard. And it takes more time and effort than you think. A few things I learned: 1. This will be a focused commitment. You’re […]

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29 thoughts from a 29-year-old

August 06 2013

Decide to get it done. Commit. Go. Goals will keep you on track. Fears take on tricky disguises. Call them out or enlist the help of someone who can. Helping others is one of the best things you can do with your time. You will learn more traveling than sitting in a classroom. Relationships are […]

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Nuggets of advice that could change your life

August 01 2013

Stop thinking about what you want. Think about how you want to feel. Instead of looking for what will make you happy, focus on what you’re good at. Rather than planning to get ahead, find a way to help others.

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7 cures for the common connector

July 30 2013

Everyone is a connector. You may think you’re not, but you are. We’re all members of tribes, we join groups we’re interested in, we gravitate towards people who are familiar. We’re social creatures. Just because “Connector” isn’t listed on your resume doesn’t mean you’re lacking these skills. I see connectors in teachers, school counselors, grocery […]

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Do you know your value?

July 25 2013

Your value is much more than a dollar amount. It’s your time, your emotional investment, your energy, your connections. It’s your life. Your worth is not just about confidence. It’s your dreams, where you’re going, what you want. It’s knowing what you need to get there and asking for it, unapologetically and with conviction. By […]

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