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How Are You Keeping Score in Life?

July 8, 2025

I think one of the reasons we like sports so much is that there is a clear understanding of who wins the game and who wins the championship. And we all want that trophy – not the participation medal, but that championship trophy – the big one! Followed by the championship parade! In most sports,…

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Who is on your Bandwagon?

June 10, 2025

As Northeast Ohio heals from the disappointing end to an otherwise great basketball season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, I can’t help but notice that the reaction varies from fan to fan. I notice that some people are quick to point fingers of blame and jump off the bandwagon, vowing that they are no longer fans…

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Moments of Adversity

May 15, 2025

Adversity is “a state or instance of serious or continued difficult misfortune,” as defined by Merriam-Webster. We all face Moments of Adversity in our lifetimes. A moment of adversity could be the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, being diagnosed with a serious illness or in…

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CHANGE: IT’S HOW WE MAKE PROGRESS

April 1, 2025

I have chosen to post this Blog today because today is the ninth anniversary of my first day without alcohol. This excerpt from Chapter 7 of Change Your Thinking, Ignite Your Life played a significant role in how I embraced Change and used it to my advantage. “If you recall where I was when I…

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The Power of Confirmation Bias

January 23, 2025

Let me first say that I am not trying to make enemies nor am I trying to make friends. I am simply trying to make you think and hopefully educate all of us by writing this blog. Maybe a few people will ask why more often and take the time to be objective and try…

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Time to ask “Why” more often

December 5, 2024

I was thinking about how it’s encouraged to ask “why” when we don’t know, don’t understand or just want to get more information. And since we don’t ever know everything about anything, why do we so often dig in and defend our point of view instead of asking “why”? After all, our point of view…

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And So, It Begins

November 21, 2024

This morning, I woke up to the first snowflake of the season and although I do not enjoy the cold weather and inconvenience that goes with the cold and snow, I choose to look for the good and not focus on the bad about this situation. I know that perspective is what determines my mood…

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Election Lessons

November 6, 2024

First and foremost, please note that despite the title of this blog, this is not a political post. This is a post about something I hold near and dear – learning. I’m reflecting on the outcome of the election and attempting to learn from others. I am trying to understand why someone would vote for…

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Announcing Staying Lit! The Owner’s Manual for Your Ignited Life

July 30, 2024

When Change Your Thinking, Ignite Your Life concluded with T.S. Eliot’s powerful words, “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go,” it was a call to action—a challenge to push our limits and explore our potential. Now, I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new…

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A Lesson from Today’s Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

The solar eclipse that is happening / has happened today represents a “moment in time”. Millions have made an extra effort to travel, sometimes thousands of miles to a location where they can view this rarity. They deemed this a special occasion worthy of preparation, planning, and in many cases a financial investment to experience…

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