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How Open-Minded Are You? Jun 19, 2023

When was the last time you were humbled? For me, it was just a few days ago, and it was such a positive experience.

 

The Surprises Begin

I went to Orlando to speak at the Going Beyond Vision Loss Summit. I was really excited for a number of reasons. This was my first time speaking to a...

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Where Are You Going In Life? Feb 27, 2023

I spent a couple years in Omaha in my late 20s. When my friend Marcel came to visit toward the end of my tenure there, he suggested that we go explore downtown.

"Where do you want to go?" I asked. "Let's just explore," he replied.

Just explore. Park the car. Get out. Wander...

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Happy Year of New: The Best New Year's Resolution to Make Jan 02, 2023

I don't know about you, but I’ve always loved New Year’s. It’s a time to reflect on the past and set aspirations for the future. Sure, we can do both at absolutely any time, but there’s something about the clean slate of a brand new year that makes motivation soar and more...

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Do you feel stuck at work? Jan 17, 2022

There have been a couple times over the course of my career when I’ve found myself stuck and miserable. After all these years, I don’t remember exactly what it was about that first job that wasn’t quite working for me. I remember that it sounded perfect on paper, that I was...

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A Helpful Question When You Feel Stuck Sep 28, 2020

Have you ever felt stuck? Torn as to what to do and which way to go in life? 

Maybe you feel that way about some aspect of life right now. If that's the case, this post is for you. Even if it's not the case, read on, because that stuck / torn feeling is one we encounter over and...

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Does it Test Well? A Case Study in Life Design Sep 23, 2020


I’ll cut to the chase: this week’s podcast episode is an absolute master class in Life Design. If there is one single bit of friction in your life or you have even the smallest hunch that you want to make a change in your life, this episode is for you. 

Today, we’re...

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Live Your Eulogy Sep 07, 2020

My sweet great-aunt Betty died a few weeks ago. She was a loving woman living on borrowed time, a light in this world for nearly nine decades. Thanks to technology, I was able to attend her funeral virtually. And as I listened to the beautiful eulogy my cousin delivered, I was struck by how...

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Are You Living by Design or by Default? May 04, 2020

29 years ago today, my dad died from colon cancer.

That experience was one of the most impactful experiences of my life, but for more reasons than the obvious.

One of the biggest things I learned from that experience is the importance of TIME and HOW WE CHOOSE TO SPEND...

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What Do You Look Like at Your Best? Mar 09, 2020

If we're all being honest we've all had days where we showed up as our BEST! ...and then there were those days where we feel like we fell short.

Here's something really cool: There's INSIGHT in that.

Hear me out! Think about what you're like when you're at your best. What are you...

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The Rapture of Your Full Life Experience with Stephanie Raffelock Feb 26, 2020


Some of you might know that I recently turned 40! Beyond the typical celebration, cake, and candles that come with any birthday, something stood out as unique about this one. 

The reactions of people around me when I told them the age I was turning. 

Some people were very...

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