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The Writings of Robert Van Valkenburgh

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Posted on May 24, 2023

Family Values

Raise your children to value people over things. Teach them to pursue experiences not possessions. Show them that time is more valuable than money. Lead by example. They are watching. They are listening. They understand more than you know. Help them to learn from your mistakes so they do not make the same ones. Life … Continue reading Family Values

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Posted on April 29, 2023

Earning Vitality

Schedule your health and well-being first. Everything else can wait. The world is not going to make time for you to take care of yourself. You must do that. Life is not going to accommodate your needs unless you prioritize them. This requires planning, focus, and discipline. And most of all, it requires effort. If … Continue reading Earning Vitality

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Posted on April 22, 2023

Loyal To Principles

A person who pleases everyone has no real loyalty to anyone. If you have values, principles, and priorities, you will be forced to stand up for them at some point in your life. You will have to take sides. You do not necessarily have to take sides against anyone or anything, but you will have … Continue reading Loyal To Principles

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Posted on April 10, 2023

Prioritizing Progress

If you want to make progress toward your goals, you need to establish a routine. Without a routine, you are merely hoping to improve. But life will not conform to your hopes. Life will not make your progress easy or convenient. There are an infinite number of distractions, excuses, and opportunities that will get in … Continue reading Prioritizing Progress

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Posted on February 7, 2023

Values In Action

Our actions point to our values. We may think or say that we value certain things, but what we do often proves otherwise. Thoughts and words are deceptive and, through them, whether intentionally or unintentionally, we are capable of convincing ourselves and others of all manner of falsehood. Our actions, on the other hand, demonstrate … Continue reading Values In Action

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