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Where Can NO Lead Me?

Oct 7, 2023PfP3-Minute PreceptsBuilding resilience, Desire Isn't Enough, Responding to NO

How we respond to being told NO is important. This blog post answers the question: Where can NO lead me? Introduction Deep desire is a great motivator. In fact, our desires can push us forward in the face of life challenges. But, what happens when your deep desire is met with an emphatic NO? How […]

How Much is Enough?

Jul 31, 2022PfPBiographical SketchesBuilding resilience, Forming our self-perception, Learning from life experiences

For both better and worse, my upbringing had a significant impact on my view of myself and my capabilities that lasted well into my adult years, which helped me answer the question how much is enough? As a baby boomer, circa 1950, I grew up in what was defined at the time as a middle […]