I am reading a medieval novel about Francis of Assisi. Francesco’s (his Italian name) most basic rule in life was … give thanks in whatever happens, pray without ceasing, and always be joyful. Well said; enough said.
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I learned that in the Middle Ages, today—March 25—was New Year’s Day because this date is nine months before Christmas and the feast of the Conception of Jesus. In 1582, the world switched to the Gregorian calendar and that replaced the Julian calendar. This date of March 25, according to legend, was also the [...] I am a huge fan and believer of setting and striving toward GOALS. Goals set my intention, my focus, my direction, and establish a focal point for my thoughts and actions. Goals are best if they are based on activities and actions that I can take to achieve and accomplish a particular outcome. I [...] The word integrity comes from the Latin “integer.” An integer is a WHOLE number – no fractions, no percentages. Integrity with our word means our word is WHOLE and COMPLETE. It implies we act out our word 100% of the time. Now pause and think about your self-talk. What do you say about yourself? [...] I heard these words from a speaker and totally cheered his strong position. WHO YOU ARE IS YOUR GREATEST MARKET DIFFERENTIATOR. Amen! It is important to bring ALL of ourselves into our work, into our marketing, into our value proposition, into our relationships. Your authenticity and mine is our uniqueness and one-of-a-kind brand. Don’t [...] “Life is a series of frontiers.” I came across this phrase this morning and the word “frontier” captured my attention. A “frontier” is the land or territory that forms the furthest extent of a country’s settled or inhabited regions. To enter a new frontier takes courage because it is unknown, new, different, unexpected. I [...] I find the Winter Olympics fascinating. The events are quite a bit off the beaten path – the luge, ski jumping, skiing + shooting, snowboard half-pipe, speed skating – and the athletes are also not quite mainstream. Few people (from the American perspective) pay attention to these sports at any other time except the [...] |
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