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Holy Mary, mother of rhyme, so glad we got to teach together one last time

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Mary also shared these five things that influence longevity

Holy Mary, mother of rhyme, so glad we got to teach together one last time. Mary, who just retired in May reminded me of some important life lessons:

  • Time goes by faster the closer we get to the end (life, career, etc)
  • There is no suitable substitute for courage
  • The difference between a presenter and facilitator is everything
  • The best example is to show, not tell
  • Thinking deeply is a skill and a competitive asset advantage

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Seriously, even if your life depended on it?

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life is good

Seriously, even if your life depended on it? Yes, even if my life depended on it. But in true professional fashion, I’ve been focused, disciplined, and diligent – to a fault you might say. My dear friend and former colleague in yesterday’s photo reminded me a few important lessons the final time we taught in May, just before her retirement…

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It’s so easy to spot when someone loves what they do

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couldn’t keep my “real job” a secret even if my life depended on it

Hey Internet, aren’t you a funny little monkey? My friend from Texas often uses this phrase when something or someone leans on the annoying side of life. I’ve purposefully never come right out and said what I do 60+ hours a week – you know, that career thing some people spend their lives doing.

Fact is, I can’t keep what I do and who I do it for a secret, even if my life depended on it.

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Do I ever get tired of blogging?

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in each and every meeting it is my duty to inspire others transformationally

Do I ever get tired of blogging? No. Someone asked me recently if I ever get tired of speaking. No, I said. I approach speaking the same way a heart surgeon must approach each heart surgery – like it matters more than anything.

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