'Choice Not Chance'
Success in Life and Business
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) In my previous post I asked you to do a little creative exercise to create a clear picture of what success looks like and feels like to you. If you haven’t had read more
What Does Success Mean To You?
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) Dictionary definition of success: the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors/ the attainment of wealth, position, honors or the like. Interesting definitions. The first speaks to the attainment of a read more
There Is No “Right Way” to Get Where You Want to Go
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) How many times have you heard the phrase, “That’s not the right way to do it”? Let me tell you: there is no universal right way. YOUR way is the right way. read more
“How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) I’m curious. Is caring loving, and loving, caring? When we show care for someone, do we simultaneously show love for them too? Love is such a curious word in itself. It makes read more
I Wish I’d Enjoyed It More
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) “I wish I’d enjoyed it more.” This is something that Neil Gaiman said in his Commencement Address to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I’ve attempted to capture verbatim (or as close read more
Is Your Mind in this Moment?
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) Is your mind in this moment? What are you thinking about…right now? Are you focused on the words you’re reading, or is your mind Is Your Mind in this Moment?Wandering…thinking of things read more
What do you do when the novelty wears off?
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) What do you do when the novelty wears off? If you’ve been doing something for some time now, does it feel the same as when you first started? Does it still hold read more
We Have the Choice to Choose
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) There once was a time when choices were quite simple. Do I want to watch The Flintstones or Popeye? Do I want vanilla or chocolate ice cream? Do I want to play read more
What Are You Packing on Life’s Journey?
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) I was looking at my antique suitcases the other day. They aren’t mine. Well, now they are. But they once belonged to someone from another time and place…a time and place far read more
Connection, Engagement and Value – Buzz Words or Realities?
(Post by KAARINA DILLABOUGH) There’s much being written these days about connection, engagement and value. Are we truly connecting with our customers? Providing value? Are we really engaged? What does it all really mean? And what read more
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Thanks so much. I look forward to that opportunity Carrie.
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Hi Colleen. Thanks to you (and others like you) we have been able to s
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Hello Gary, After reading your email yesterday, a sadness came over
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Thanks so much Marilyn. Continued success with all of your endeavors.