The decline of the American community is a sad and news worthy topic. Researchers tell us that Americans are less likely to join groups and have long-lasting friendships today than they were in previous decades. Similarly, Americans have become increasingly disconnected from our social structures – whether they be PTA, church, or political parties. And as […]
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How Gritty Are You?
[ted id=1733] Grit may have little significance to you. In fact, the term grit may merely seem relevant to you at your semiannual dental check-up when that sandy paste is spread all over your teeth. However, I’m fascinated with the subject of grit and have even touched on the topic in a past post. (https://www.freshconceptsonline.com/2013/01/how-employees-succeed-grit/) The […]
Read MoreMy Favorite Story of 2013
Watch this 20-minute video and get pumped to pursue any goal you may have set for 2014. Diane Nyad’s first-person account of swimming in the Gulf Coast from Cuba to Miami, Florida in 53 hours is awe inspiring. In a previous blog, I posted Diane’s comments after she emerged from her harrowing swim. She reiterates […]
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Feeling Lucky?
I’m not a big believer in luck. And I’m sure it has a lot to do with the fact that as a kid I never won a bunch of stuff at fairs or had my name pulled out of the hat and declared the “winner” by my grade school teacher. I’m more of a believer in hard work, […]
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