Release The Brakes In Your Life

Ever been driving your car around town and it seems like the engine is working overtime and the acceleration is poor—and then you start smelling a weird burning odor? You pull off to the side of the road to try and ascertain the problem, only to look down and realize… The emergency brake is still…

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Terrified Every Day

This is my new favorite quote. Powerful words from a powerful woman, artist and innovator. She said, “I’ve been terrified every day of my life but that’s never stopped me from doing everything I wanted to do.” So often—perhaps too often—we interpret fear as a signal to stop. But that is just the lizard brain…

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How To Be Content Like Lola

Lola is my brother-in-law’s seventy-five pound Old English Bulldog. She is meaty and thick and built like a Mack truck and she has a heart of pure gold. She is a masterful example of living a contented life. Sure, she is a dog and is not encumbered by the trappings and responsibilities of human life….

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