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    5 Secret Steps to Becoming a Superhero,  Work

    An Effective Action Plan for When You Feel Overwhelmed

    You probably can’t find anyone over the age of 10 that hasn’t felt overwhelmed at some point. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feeling and the impact are the same. It can be very challenging to focus on solutions and take the necessary steps to resolve the situation. However, focus and action can ultimately solve…

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    5 Secret Steps to Becoming a Superhero,  Work

    How Optimism Can Help You Overcome Challenges and Reach Your Goals

    All actions start as mere thoughts. When you set out to reach your goals, negative thinking pretty much ends your journey right there. You end up losing your drive, which you need in order to get anything done. Thinking optimistically can be the difference between easily reaching success and falling short. But how can you start thinking optimistically? There are…

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    5 Secret Steps to Becoming a Superhero,  Blog,  Daily Practice,  Work

    9 Tips for Overcoming Challenges to Reaching Your Goals

    When you set out on the journey toward manifesting your goals, you will no doubt face challenges. Some challenges will be small and others will loom large. The best way to get through these times is to be prepared for any situation that may be thrown your way. No matter how hard you try, life will continue to be unpredictable.…

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    5 Secret Steps to Becoming a Superhero,  Find Your Superpower

    Discover Your Passion: What Are Your Secret Talents?

    What talents are hiding within you? Many people have grown up believing they didn’t have anything special or unique to add to the world. Perhaps they came from mediocre surroundings or had no encouragement for their gifts so they went unrecognized. Or maybe they repressed their talents because they felt ashamed. Whatever the reason, it’s all too easy to believe…

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    5 Secret Steps to Becoming a Superhero,  Meet the Mayor

    The Secret to Networking at Social Events

    When you meet a potential contact at a business event, you know what to do. You deliver your elevator pitch and set up a time to talk more. However, when you run into someone interesting at a social gathering, things can become more complicated. While funerals and 12-step meetings are awkward places to do business, there are plenty of occasions…

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    What do you mean it’s not the First Day Of School?

        It’s important to stay organized, which is why I have a calendar. In fact I have several calendars, one devoted to obligations and appointments for my son, one devoted to obligations and appointments for me, one specifically for Toastmasters, you get the idea. Digital reminders required for someone like me who is easily distracted by shiny objects. When…

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    Foundations: A brief history of my adoption

    In the beginning At the tender age of of 11 days old, I was placed in foster care. It took 11 days because,  I am told, my bio-mom left me in the hospital thinking the foster home would come for me on Day 3. Or maybe Day 5. Thankfully, she checked back and found out that I was still in…

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    Snooze button….

    5:31AM bzzzah bzzzah bzzzah bzzzah “…sometimes you’re better off dead, there’s a gun in your hand that’s pointing at your head. you think you’re mad, too unstable, kicking down down chairs and knocking over tables…” *Oh, man. It’s too early.* “…in a western town, a dead end-“ *How is this song even on the radio?* Click. 5:40AM bzzzah bzzzah bzzzah…

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