Sweet Spot

I think I heard this term first related to tennis rackets; that spot on the webbing where the ball will respond the truest off the surface when it makes contact, Probably true for golf club faces and baseball bats too… Concept applied otherwise, Enough pressure, expectation, but not *too* much so. Applicable across so many …

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My Country ‘Tis of Thee

I heard an interview recently with a evangelical church pastor somewhere in Tennessee or otherwise in that region of the United States of America… This particular person was of the ilk that the United States of America is a Christian nation… That this particular is part of its foundation, it’s fabric… And although I am …

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Mindset? Mindfulness

Nearly two years now, approaching two, World upside down, more than one way, Crisis demanding response, Many ways, we might say, Stark circumstances, consequences, what to do, how to play, New early morning routines, lots of thoughts in the dark, How to go forward, next steps, each day? Pit of stomach holds me back most …

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SAL’s Other View

Learned a lot from this guy in a short amount of time. Doer, for sure. After grinding for decades in his work, refreshed, more balanced perspective. As mentioned previous, He’s a supply chain guy, but also a musician, and commercial fisherman. He’s a no BS, get it done sorta dude. He’s got some sorta magic; …

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Just a Bit: Living Buddha, Living Christ; and RIP Thich Nhat Hanh

As one raised in a Christian tradition, but seemingly forever also looking beyond to connect with all of humanity, I was, am delighted to have this book as a reference, guide to some of the universal truths… …and I’m the next breath, a little tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, who died this …

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A Year And A Day: “The Hill We [Still] Climb”

Gonna use parts of this one over the next several weeks (and beyond) -- what an amazing piece with so many insights -- but to start let’s hear the whole thing, a year and a day since Ms. Amanda Gorman shared this vision with the world... and set the tone for the way forward, forward …

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Faith & Forward

Why in this space, why in this place, Every day, mostly, begins with a teaspoon of dread, Bitter taste, I expect, frozen, paused, not wanting to begin, eyes closed tight, Heart, mind, racing, images flash through in quick secession, How to get through, how to go through these moments to begin the day? Especially when …

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Discovering Paulina

I’d seen her in Sports Illustrated editions during her hay-day, knew she was from the Czech Republic originally, but never knew anything about her really, never heard her interviewed. What a clear and strong voice she has! She turned plenty of heads as a supermodel, but I think her words and perspective can have a …

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All Work Valued

This is a must for optimum, long-term value and operation of an organization. Critical, tactical work. Keeping the production going forward. Deep work. The thinkers who design and decide the paths of the business. All skilled labor. All who bring their unique abilities to bear to further the objectives and goals of the organization. All …

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