You and I face decisions all day long - some major, some minor, some with significant consequences and some with no real impact regardless of what we choose. When we come to crossroads that we have faced a million times, we are wise to follow what we know to be the best path according to …
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Leap Year Lesson #13: Get Important Things Done Early
The most memorable advice I ever read regarding to-do lists is this: Make a list of all you need to do. Prioritize the items from most important to least important. Do the first thing on the list. Tear the list up, throw it away and do what you want the rest of the day because …
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Leap Year Lesson #7: Go the extra mile (or step)
While walking into Target Saturday morning, I was walking a little behind a father who was carrying his young son. As they got within a couple of feet of the door, the son reached back over his father's shoulder toward the giant red balls near the curb. The father turned away from the door, walked …
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Leap Year Lesson #5: Learn to Say “No”
Perhaps you've heard a statement such as "If you want something done, give it to someone who is busy." The idea is that people who take on much are the most likely candidates to successfully take on more. They show drive, a strong work ethic and the ability to plan and execute. They may say …
It’s Tough Changing One’s Direction
After nearly six years, many thousands of hours of effort and tens of thousands of dollars, I have made the difficult decision to stop pursuit of my PhD degree. Since July of 2005 I have been in Capella University's PhD in Education program specializing in Instructional Design for Online Learning. I completed the courses and …
