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Admiral McRaven giving commencement speech.
21 May
2017

Today marks the first year anniversary of writing this blog. It has been a great experience, and hopefully both of […]

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Thank your mom – today is her special day

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14 May
2017

Today is a special day for women. Today is Mother’s Day. Make sure you take time to thank your mom […]

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Honor your parents – they will need you

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honor your parents
08 May
2017

As you know, this week has been a rough one for my parents, your Oma and Opa. They were in […]

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Become a learner so that you avoid repeated mistakes

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avoid repeated mistakes
30 Apr
2017

We all make many mistakes. No one is perfect. The key is to learn from your mistakes so that you don’t repeat them.

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Be a creative force – the world needs ideas

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David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust
23 Apr
2017

This time last year the world lost two musical geniuses – David Bowie and Prince. These two men were very […]

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Nothing in this world is free – not even you

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The empty tomb is proof that Christ rose from the dead.
16 Apr
2017

Last year you will recall that we stayed at an “all inclusive” resort in Cancun Mexico for Spring Break. While […]

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Gaining a new perspective on life while visiting Cancun

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Boys playing ping pong at cancun mexico resort
09 Apr
2017

As you know, I really enjoy traveling. Seeing other parts of the world is fun. Experiencing other cultures is eye-opening. […]

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How to grind out a day when challenges appear

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Long race with no finish line in site
02 Apr
2017

Some days are more difficult than others. It is rare that everything goes your way in a single day. You may have to simply grind it out.

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Get to know your friends – experience life with them

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Friends - popular comedy from the 90s
26 Mar
2017

I find it challenging to spend time with my friends even though we have a ton of technology that keeps us connected.

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The weather can change quickly – just like life

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Graphic of winter storm Jonas, the blizzard of 2016
19 Mar
2017

What happened last year – big storm hits Wow-what a week. We went from great spring weather to a snowstorm […]

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