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I have learned a secret that I want to share with you. The greatest discovery I have made writing this blog is you. As I write about my own stories and try to inspire you to live a better story of your own, I have come to realize that many of you already are. Some [...]
Do you ever look at a leader and wonder how they became a person of great influence? How did they get their following? How did they build their platform? How did they find their tribe? Unfortunately it is easy to confuse the idea of celebrity and leader. And the difference is important because they are [...]
Do you ever imagine a better you? I hope the answer is yes, not because the you of now is someone we don’t like, but because a better you is possible. I hope that this better you isn’t just one that helps old ladies across the street, although please feel free. I am referring to [...]
As an Orthopedic surgeon, I am asked one question more than any other. Rarely do I get asked how many surgeries I have performed. I wish more people would ask me, with the intent of listening, what I think they should do about their problem. And although I get asked a lot, requests for pain [...]
When taking risk, we need courage. When stepping out into the unknown, when we decide to live life off the map and outside of the rules, we need guts. But when we think of courage, we think of what lies outside of us. The danger lurking around the corner. The wolf in sheep’s clothing. The evil [...]
Our level of performance has nothing to do with who we are and everything to do with how well we have prepared. Becoming a Runner I remember the first half-marathon I ran. I never imagined that it was something I could actually do. Some friends had talked me into it, and I was scared to [...]
One of the main reasons our stories are boring is that we don’t understand how to find happiness. Our nation started on the premise that we all have a right to pursue our own happiness, and with perviously unmatched levels of freedom and prosperity, it has never been easier. Or is it? It’s only easy [...]
A Year without an Identity My previous job required ID badges. During my orientation I skipped the part where they make it, so I never started wearing one. I spent the first year roaming the halls without the mandated identification. And everything was fine. On occasion, hospitals are inspected by government authorities to find people [...]
Every morning I go through the same routine. The alarm interrupts the precious quiet of the early morning. After hitting the snooze button more times than I can remember, I finally sit up on the edge of the bed, and begin the slow, short march to the bathroom. Finding my way to the sink, I [...]
From Jeremy: This is a guest post by Jim Woods. He is a writer, musician and dreamer in Nashville, TN. His passion lies in helping others fulfill their dreams. You can read more of his posts at his personal blog here or find him on Twitter @unknownjim. If you would like to guest post on my blog review [...]
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