In yesterday's post, I admitted to struggling with something that had really been bothering me. I'm sure I'll continue to struggle somewhat with it, but the amazing thing to me was that as soon as I had written about it, I felt better. Thinking through it enough to put it down in black and white …
Category: Decision Making
Leap Year Lesson #221: Take Advantage of Opportunities
Have you ever passed on an opportunity and then kicked yourself later for doing so? Windows of opportunity don't last forever. Sometimes the window is very narrow and you have to act in a short time or the opportunity is lost. Not all opportunities are equal in importance, of course. The chance to buy clothes …
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Leap Year Lesson #206: When Values Collide, Go With the Higher Purpose
I had to make a tough decision Friday - one I have struggled with for many months. The details won't interest many others, I suspect, except those directly affected at my work. The process and the lesson, however, should apply to more people. As the community manager for our company's internal social network, it is …
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Leap Year Lesson #173: Don’t Over Think Small Decisions
I smile nearly every time I let my dog out in the backyard to do her business. You'd think it's some major, life-changing, important decision about where she squats. No matter how many times a day she needs to do it, each time requires careful wandering around the yard, pausing like she is about to …
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Leap Year Lesson #172: Small Decisions Can Lead to Big Accomplishments
Life isn't so much about making a few big decisions as it is about making more frequent small decisions. Oh sure, there are enormously important big choices we make that change the course of our lives - career, relationships, faith, etc. - but the day-to-day is lived in a much smaller arena. I made a …
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