Isn’t there more to life than this?
I had this nagging feeling inside for decades. “Isn’t there more to life than this?” I could feel, in my bones, that I had more to contribute. But I busied myself with what was asked of me. I threw myself headfirst into solving the challenges put in …
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Where are you overwatering?
There are things that cannot be sped up, no matter how hard you try. The seasons will take the time they always take. Winter won’t end faster, because you’re excited for the spring. The day won’t be longer, and the night won’t be shorter, to accommodate your plans. You cannot …
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What if we all behaved like stewards of the planet?
There is a lot of focus these days on living an aligned life. Importance is placed on spending time to uncover the truth that courses through our veins, and courageously sharing that truth—and our unique gifts—as we walk through the world. Individuals who have exemplified aligned living have left an …
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Supporting Refugees
Real and imagined barriers have isolated countries like Afghanistan, Yemen, Mali and Iraq from international trade and tourism. The result is that pathways to some of the world’s most extraordinary places, people and cultures have narrowed, or in some cases, disappeared altogether. – Edmund Le Brun This quote is from …
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Supporting Mental health for Youth
So much of my conversation with Amy Looper in today’s podcast circulates around mental health. For schools, the statistics are beyond shocking and the consequences of our collective inability to address the needs of children as they navigate their emotions demand greater attention. The American School Counselors Association recommends a …
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Paradise lost
Many people think it’s human nature to be competitive and that a natural result of that competitiveness is to push others to the margins. Those that end up on top, deserve to be on top. Hard work and grit is all it takes. The American Dream is accessible to all, …
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Follow your passion, or…?
Picture a surfer. Let’s call her Sara. Sara is devoutly passionate about surfing and everything around it. The challenge and thrill of each wave. Testing the limits of her body. The adventure of not knowing what’s next. Sara eats and breathes surfing. Sara comes to you for career advice. What …
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What I learned from nearly dying
An interesting thing happens when you almost die. I should know. Every year I honor November 6th. The day I survived a fatal bus accident in the Reef mountains of Morocco. The day I lost a dear friend. If you’re near me on this particular day, you will feel my …
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How do you train to show up in the world
There is a lot of wisdom in this Navy Seal saying, “when disaster strikes, we don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” Have you ever stopped to ask yourself how you train to show up in the world? You interact with …
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What I’ve learned about success and happiness
I’ve spent a lifetime chasing achievements. High school popularity – Check. Impact the world as a Peace Corps Volunteer – Check. Graduate with honors from a top MBA program – Check Get the job at the impossible to get into company – Check, Check, Check. With each of these accomplishments, …
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