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Just One Step
Why is it so hard to actually do something? I can’t tell you how many times I was going to conquer the world…tomorrow. We have big dreams and goals but are intimidated to start the journey, because they are too big. We need to just take one step in the direction we want to go.…
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Look at the Other Side
This has me laughing so hard, I can hardly type. If we spent less time criticizing our peers, our bosses and even our national leaders, we could accomplish so much more. Almost everyone I ever met has defaulted to one bias or another. We only read articles that support our views and if we do…
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Don’t Rule Out the Quiet One
I always loved this quote. It reminds me of sitting through PME. On day one, there are those who speak loudly and are trying to “prove” they are leaders. When they get the chance, they usually don’t have the stuff to back it up with. However, the quiet one in the corner who just watches…
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Laugh it up
I shocked myself today when I realized I haven’t written anything about laughing. I’ve focused so much on other life topics that I forgot the one thing that has helped me get to where I am today…bring a little laughter and fun into life (that includes work). Now, it doesn’t mean that you have to…
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The Bare Minimum is Lazy
My dad taught me this as a child. He told me that doing the bare minimum is being lazy. Instead, I learned that when I do something to look at what else I could do to add value. A childhood example was, I was told to mow the lawn. However, to go above and beyond…
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When Opportunity Knocks, Answer
I couldn’t tell you the title of the book or what I was wearing that day…but I do remember a 17-year old Dave Rhodes gripping the podium in English class, trying to get through an oral book report…I just wanted it to end!!! Public speaking, one of the biggest fears for most people. Now I…
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Pursuing a PMP Cert
Not going to lie, the first time I heard of the PMP, old school Snoop Dogg songs came to mind and many jokes were made about becoming a certified p-i-m-p. Then, I grew up and looked into it further and realized becoming a certified project management professional was much more in line with my future…
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Ask the Question
A wise mentor once told me that if you never ask the question, the answer is always ‘no.’ When we never even decide to try out of fear or based on some assumption, we never accomplish anything of value. It is when we are willing to take that first step that we will build the…
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If Not Now, When?
The other day, I was sipping my morning coffee and talking myself out of a much-needed workout. An excuse I made to myself was that tomorrow would be better. Seriously? I just woke up and I am already acting as if the day has gotten away from me! Excuses. Finally, I had to shame myself…
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