Leap Year Lesson #247: You Can Do Nearly Anything, But It May Kill You – So Be Careful

The latter part of this week was a serious crunch time for me.  Having been out of the office most of the previous week for business, and preparing to be on vacation next week, I had to catch up from all that backed up on me last week while getting everything necessary complete in order …

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Leap Year Lesson #245: You Don’t Have to Do Everything You’d Like to Do

Twice in the past two days I have failed to watch big events on TV as planned.  The first was Sunday when I took a long afternoon nap instead of watching a big football rivalry game between my Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals.  Having recently cut back on our cable subscription and no longer …

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Leap Year Lesson #236: Leave Some Baggage Behind

I just finished packing for a trip to San Francisco.  I'll get there Sunday afternoon and stay until Thursday, speaking twice at a conference and attending other sessions.  Having been there several times before, I'm sure it will be a good experience. Perhaps the hardest decision I'll make all week, though, related to the conference …

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Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity

Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …

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