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Humble Pie Is Good For You – Once In A While

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Monday, June 20th, 2011
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ccSteve

Have you had some lately? This week’s orienteering adventure gives me a moment to talk about being a little bit too confident. It was one of those times when you don’t consider what might happen, and do something that seems reasonable up until the time it doesn’t. Have you done that lately?

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The Most Important Words

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Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Author:
ccSteve

Summing up life in a handful of words What’s the one most important word? How would you come to figure that out? And if one word is important, then what would be the two, three or even four most important?

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The Problem With Getting Ticked Off

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Monday, April 11th, 2011
Author:
ccSteve

But really, it didn’t seem to like me… Regular readers will know that I get out and run in the woods – it’s good exercise, a great time to think, and keeps you on your toes. And events from this past weekend’s run gives me something to think about. If I’m not good enough for [...]

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Unreasonable Expectations

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Monday, March 21st, 2011
Author:
ccSteve

Or rather – managing unreasonable expectations Get that project finished in three days. Deliver at 40% less cost than you agreed to. Get the kids to sports at 4, pick up some groceries while you’re out, and make sure dinner is ready at 5:30. Perhaps it’s just me, but just because somebody says so, doesn’t [...]

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Living Unconsciously

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Monday, March 7th, 2011
Author:
ccSteve

Unaware of effects on the world This is a new sort of realization for me – that some people move through life, but don’t have a clue that they affect everything around them. How are we supposed to live with them? I’m not sure I have an answer, but take a walk with me and [...]

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