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Improvement On Perspective

Life is full of challenges.  No one really has it easy.  We all struggle.  Our struggles may not look or feel like the struggles others face, but we all struggle in our own way.  The quality of our life is largely determined, therefore, not by if, but by how we struggle.  How we handle the…

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Perspective On Improvement

Improvement that comes too quickly is easily taken for granted.  When we do not have to work for our progress, when it comes to us without much effort, we begin to believe that we deserve it.  We begin to see ourselves as special, when we may simply be lucky.  Having to struggle for improvement keeps…

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A Reason To Smile

There is always something to smile about. Our task is to find it. It may not be obvious. We may need to search for it deep inside of ourselves. But, it is there. Some days this will be more difficult than others. There will be a lot of noise, distractions, and what will feel like…

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A Problem’s Opportunity

When faced with a problem, or multiple problems at once, It is important to always look for the upside. This may seem cliché, but that does not make it any less true. It is easier to find solutions when we are focused on what is possible, not what is impossible. The solution to our problem…

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Disappointment’s Opportunity

Disappointment comes in many shapes and forms. It comes when we least expect it or when we are least ready for it. It can stop us in our tracks and destroy the hopes and plans we once had. But, disappointment should never be seen as the end of the road. It is a starting point…

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