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attitude

What the FOG!

“Why is it only foggy in front of, and behind us?”  This is not the riddle of the day, but rather a very serious inquiry from an extremely inquisitive young man.  As you can probably guess, this morning’s walk to the bus stop was rather murky, almost down right spooky. Visibility was only allowing for […]

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A Rose By Any Other Name: Sweet or Sewage?

“That which we call rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Not to discredit the greatest love story of all time, or create the greatest debate that Reman U has ever seen, but sorry Will. You are wrong.  Names matter, they give life to an inanimate object, purpose to a place, and have […]

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Compliments and Criticism: Two Sides of the Same Coin

There once was a girl who dismissed being called pretty and smart and talented. She would smile and nod and go on with her day. Accolades made her embarrassed. There once was a girl that became quite upset when told the cake was dry, her face wasn’t symmetrical, and that the final project was only […]

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Know Your Audience

Know your audience. This advice seems easy enough to follow and makes perfect sense, however it’s often easier said than done.  “While driving home I saw my mechanic on the side of the road crying like a little baby.” “I don’t know exactly what happened but he must have had a serious breakdown.” Telling a […]

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Refreshed Perception

A simple change in perception gives the power to see the world in a whole new light. Whether it be a physical change such as location or placement in a room, or a new outlook on life, the way things are viewed changes the way they are seen.  Your attitude is yours, and yours alone. […]

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It’s Okay To Be Wrong

“You gotta be able to be wrong, before you can be right. And even then you might need some help.”  Maybe not one for the wall, but awfully insightful words from a ten year old boy.  Xander, the astute author of the above statement, tends to get frustrated by failure rather easily. Historically, he has […]

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A Job Worth Doing

If a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.  I didn’t understand this concept as a young child whose bedroom often appeared that an F4 tornado had blown through recently. Sent to clean my room, I would shove whatever I could under the bed and into the closets. Clothes went unfolded into drawers or tucked […]

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Actions Equal Effort

Showing up to the field slightly hung over, enrobed in a less than pristine uniform stating that you are putting in effort is a disgrace. The mere act of being present does not equate to commitment, aspiration, and achievement.  Accomplishment comes from putting in the work, being prepared, and going all in.  If I sat […]

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Every Little Choice You Make

Life choices have consequences. While the word consequence comes with a negative connotation, the true definition is simply, “a result or effect from an action or condition”. These results can be positive and rewarding just as they can be unfavorable and penalizing.  Good choices lead to fruitful effects while bad choices create an undesirable outcome.  […]

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Numbers Don’t Lie

Numbers don’t lie. But they also don’t tell the whole story. Relying solely on hard data leads to tunnel vision. Only one piece of the puzzle is being scrutinized, leaving a sense of overall failure, when in fact the success that is occurring outside of the spreadsheet is far more impactful. Goals that rely strictly […]

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