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My Reading List from 2009: Ranging From: The Only Sustainable Edge to The Master and Margarita

In concert with the practice of yearly goal setting, at the beginning and end of each year, I try to take a step back and reevaluate my reading and learning aspirations. Inspired by my cousin and brother-in-law who are avid readers, I have compiled my 2009 reading list and posted it here. Soon to be […]

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Today is the first day of the rest of my life

“This is the beginning of a new year, and each of us might well say to himself, ‘Today is the first day of the rest of my life.’” N. Eldon Tanner Let us all strive to make each day of 2010 better than the previous day. And in so doing we will collectively make 2010 […]

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They walked in circles

I witnessed a family walk circles outside a hotel chain. They were lobbying for better contracts. “Fair wages” they yelled one by one and in unison. Mothers, fathers and eight year olds. Someday I want to help them and help corporations listen to them. And broker a win-win. I understand organizations exist (unions) but a […]

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Your goals are more important than theirs

Here are some quotes about goals and steadfastness: Make a goal and strive towards that goal because you wanted it for some reason. You wanted the goal – so keep it. Nothing can stop you. Only Divinity. “You’ve always got to be aware of why you don’t win, otherwise you’ll keep losing. Every mistake is […]