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Unstuck: A Guide to Confidence & Momentum

Shift Your Perspective, Make Decisions with Confidence, and Find the Right Support Your biggest challenge isn’t knowledge—it’s trusting yourself to take action. About 15 years ago, we decided to sell our suburban home and move to a 25-acre property in a rural town. To say I am up for any challenge is an understatement because…

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Why Writing Your One-Star Review Is the Wake-Up Call You Need

Get real with yourself. Discover how writing a brutally honest one-star review can uncover blind spots, spark growth, and transform your life. Ever wondered what your life would look like if you reviewed it like a disappointing product on Amazon? Brutal honesty can sting… but it can also save you. We’re so used to assessing…

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The Secret Mind Tricks That Make Quitting Impossible

How simple psychological hacks like visualization, self-talk, and micro-goals can help you crush your goals and outsmart doubt. Ever felt like giving up was the easiest option? What if you could rewire your mind to keep going instead?” They say winners never quit… but let’s be real, sticking it out can feel like running uphill…

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The Power of Listening: Why Talking Less Makes You Stand Out

Master the art of listening, add real value to conversations Ever feel like everyone online is just yelling into a void, drowning each other out? Facts, opinions, arguments… no one’s actually listening. Being the loudest voice in the room doesn’t make you the smartest. It just makes you… loud. I know this because I used…

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The Secret to Real Leadership: Wins Fade. Lessons Last.

A story about teamwork, growth, and finding success beyond wins. Do you count wins and losses… or wins and lessons? Thirty years ago, I had no idea coaching a second-grade basketball team would teach me (and my boys) lessons I’d carry for years. Not because I was a basketball superstar… or even someone who played…

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The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism

Learn why ‘good enough’ is beyond perfect and how small failures lead to big growth. Who here hasn’t felt the weight of perfectionism? What if aiming for perfection is precisely what’s holding you back? We’re bombarded by near-perfect images, posts, and projects. Filters, retakes, and polished drafts have made us all feel like we have…

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