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"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat or drought comes... and never fails to bear fruit." - Jeremiah 17

September 20, 2016 Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry 10 Questions To Help Increase Ease And Decrease Wear And Tear In Your Life

Accountability

“How many hours do you have in your week?” That was the question I asked a client and their team last week while guiding the discussion. The audience wrestled with the question… “Do you mean how many hours am I working?” “What about commute time?” “Are you including sleep?” “Are you meaning at the o...

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September 14, 2016 How’s Your Pace? Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry!

Busyness

I didn’t like it! I just got off a call with Chip, my business partner. He had offered me a “wee bit of a challenge” regarding my tendency of taking on too much. He was observing me working at a pace of trying to squeeze in more and more client appointments. If I was not careful I’d be making a mess...

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September 07, 2016 How Mindful Are You? 10 Questions You Can Ask To Assess Your Thought Life.

Busyness

This morning, while sitting at our lake prepping for this week, I was reflecting on the impact of small thoughts…fleeting thoughts. As I stopped and assessed myself, I could recognize a variety of thoughts moving in and out of my mind. Thoughts of family, business, marriage and parenting, decisions,...

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August 31, 2016 A Core Strategy For Every Maverick 4 Reasons Why You Need To Make Your Business A Great Place To Work

Caring for People

I need 6 people now and I can’t find them”, was the statement from this leader. This past week I had numerous conversations with fellow Mavericks regarding how difficult it is to find good people. Each leader echoed the same frustration; hit the same roadblock. They were missing out on business oppo...

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