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Success inspired by Failure

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This article highlights the aggression that can form in an athlete’s competitive life.  Jeet Kune Do can be an exceptional method to release this tension while also enhancing your ability to focus and react.  Read on, and enjoy the words … Continue reading

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Do you have an Anthem?

Have you ever struggled to find the words to describe yourself? “Nice”, “Friendly”, “Funny”, “Quiet”… these words don’t really capture it do they? It’s not easy to find the words to describe yourself, but what if you could? What if … Continue reading

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Be a product of your decisions.

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey This is such a powerful statement. How can a person not become a product of their circumstances? There is a moment of … Continue reading

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Mindful Minutes

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply … Continue reading

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Endurance

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The Duchess and the Duke

I am confident. I am brave. I am a mother, sister, daughter, and friend. I am a survivor. I am a DUCHESS. I am strong. I am intelligent. I am spirited. I am loved. I am a DUCHESS. I am … Continue reading

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Simplicity

Keep it simple, and life’s opportunities will flow to you….

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30 Day Challenge

Is there something you’ve always meant to do, wanted to do, but just … haven’t? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals. Here is … Continue reading

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