When to Resist and When to Desist

I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest. — Venus Williams The now-common #resist reminds us to take a step back and consciously decide on what we want to focus our thoughts, time, and effort. On the one hand, what we resist, persists. Many would agree…

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How To Keep Your Dreams From Being Squashed

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’ – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963.   If Dr. King were alive today, he’d be concerned that his dream is…

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Resolve to Make Better Resolutions

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. — Oprah Winfrey   It’s that time of year again! New Year’s resolutions give you a chance to set goals for the year ahead, but some are destined to become a source of frustration or even comedy material for family dinners…

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