Author: Joe Lawrence
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Daily Deliberation: 20 May 2020
We all tend to think that because we are in an organization or on a certain team, that we are entitled to certain things. The truth is, we are not. We made this team due to our abilities and potential. It is like getting hired for a job because of what we did in our…
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Daily Deliberation: 19 May 2020
I have been fascinated with this ripple notion ever since I heard Bruce Lee talk about dropping a stone in the water. The visual is one that enables to see how our actions impact others. If we are too aggressive, we create waves that can destroy another. However, when we are deliberate in how we…
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Daily Deliberation: 18 May 2020
In our society, we care more about the latest “thing” than we do about making the world around us better. What if our focus was on serving others with our resources: money, time or wisdom? Instead of looking for more things to fill our treasure chest, look to see how we can grow those around…
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Daily Deliberation: 17 May 2020
Think about all of the times you have failed. I know all of my failures have taught me two things. First of all, everything is going to be ok as I have survived each failure. Secondly, I have learned from my failures what not to do next time. Some failures have been bigger than…
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Daily Deliberation: 15 May 2020
It is easy to say all the things we think and talk about our great ideas. However, those on our team are looking for how we act in the moment and how committed we are to fulfilling those thoughts. Words without action are only words.
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Daily Deliberation: 13 May 2020
This is hard to do nowadays with the pressures of the Forced Distro; however, just because the system has changed doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our virtues. It is always better to have others talk about how great you are than you trumpeting your own victories. If you are doing the work that adds…
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Daily Deliberation: 12 May 2020
I love proverbs because they are so simple and yet so profound. There is a reason this sage advice lasts thousands of years…because it works. We expend countless amounts of energy trying to move big mountains in one move. Our mountain may be financial freedom, getting in shape, improving a relationship, etc. However, things worth…
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