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Be The Bigger Person

Posted on September 28, 2023

When someone says or does something that bothers you, you don’t have to bother them back. It’s not a competitive Olympic sport where you get points and medals.

Usually it’s better if you can be the bigger person. You can shrug it off and move on with your day, not missing a beat. It often helps to think that they are probably having a bad day or aren’t very skilled in conversation, joy or gratitude.

It’s not your job to teach. Though your response can help them see how to respond to challenging moments in a better way.

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Set An Alarm

Posted on September 26, 2023

With phones in our pocket all day, use the alarms on the phone to help keep you focused and remember important things.

I use the countdown timer A Lot! I also have dozens of alarms for different days of the week and situations. I always put some positive words in the description so when it goes off I get a boost of positive energy.

Use a great sound for the alarm too; Loud if you’ll be in a busy place and soft if waking you up or in a meeting.

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Your Best Performance

Posted on September 24, 2023

Play to win. Use every minute of the match as if it’s the final minute of the World Cup. Do not rest on a decent lead. Add to your position every time you can.

Do not let up or coast. Use everything you’ve got. Rest after the match has been concluded.

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When Do You Quit?

Posted on September 23, 2023

My son asked me tonight, when is it time to quit something? This could be school, a job, a relationship, a bad habit or a sport, club or activity.

It’s a tough question with no perfect answer. Each case will depend on the people and factors involved.

Steve Jobs made a good point that if you aren’t enjoying something for a long time or too many days in a row, it’s probably time to mix things up or at least assess what is going on.

I use this benchmark: Am I prepared to say this is as good as it gets in this area for me. I’ll probably never soar higher than this right now. Am I really ok with that? Or shall I press on a little longer?

If you are going to err on one side or the other, I’d say stick with something longer, even if you’re unsure. You may regain the joy or find your enthusiasm again!

It’s a personal decision. Good luck.

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Develop Good Habits

Posted on September 19, 2023

You may have to start with one. And get really good at it. Then move on to another and build that into your day. It can take some time. Stick with it. It will be worth it over the years.

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Triangulate To The Truth

Posted on September 18, 2023

You need different perspectives to assess what could have happened. Why would a court call several witnesses to the stand? Because each one may have seen things slightly differently.

The totality of what they witnessed gives a much better picture than just the one observation point. Remember this the next time you go and judge someone based only on your views or that of only one other.

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Discredit

Posted on September 17, 2023

The number one weapon of people with no viable argument is to discredit someone. They are unable to address the precise issue head on and stick to that. They aim to discredit the person to win the argument rather than use sound facts or relevant information. This is usually because they don’t have a strong, or any, case.

If this happens, remind the person to remain on topic. You can also remind them that you’d prefer that they not engage in personal attacks or make this personal. If they continue, discontinue the conversation as clearly they are less interested in discussing the point or feel they have lost the argument so they try to drag you down in some form.

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