Category: Energy

Stacked stones labeled “Work,” “Life,” and “Balance,” symbolizing the challenge of maintaining work-life balance.

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Work & Life: Finding the Sweet Spot

Inherent in the phrase ‘work life balance’ is the implication that they are somehow at odds, that one comes at the cost

A yellow sticky note reading “Be Kind” is clipped to a string against a bright pink background, with small paper heart cutouts scattered below, symbolizing kindness, compassion, and positivity.

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Acts of Microkindnesses

One of my favorite mantras is ‘My Resting Face is a Smiling Face’. I find that keeping a smile on my countenance

A hand holds a four-leaf clover up to the setting sun, with the sunlight shining through its center against a blurred backdrop of trees and a reflective pond.

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Harnessing the Four Horses of Luck

The more we understand the nuances of luck, the better we can utilize what comes our way. Back in 1978, Dr. James

Transform and success or changing to succeed concept and leadership in business through innovation and evolution of ability as a crumpled paper transforming into a boat then a swan and a flying bird as a metaphor.

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The Power of Grateful Dissatisfaction

Complacency is the enemy of progress. Nations stagnate when they become too comfortable; organizations decline when they assume past success guarantees future

Sticky colorful notes inscribed with "do it" words with an exclamation mark in the middle, top view. Light wooden background. Business and motivation concept.

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Can You Summon Your Talent at Will?

“Can you summon your talent at will?” is a line Al Pacino delivers to Keanu Reeves in an iconic, windswept rooftop interview

An illustration of a person climbing a staircase made of blocks labeled “FAIL,” using them as steps to reach a higher platform labeled “SUCCESS” with a flag on top—symbolizing learning from failure to achieve success.

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Falling Down Well

Falling well is the ability to absorb a setback without shattering, to fail gracefully, to catch oneself mid-fall (emotionally, mentally, practically) and

A dalmatian dog with a tennis ball in its mouth in front of an outdoor background

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Finding Your Tennis Ball

If happiness/success is finding a goal or path that one follows with the unrestrained joy of a dog chasing a tennis ball,

A smiling woman with curly hair hugs a large red heart against a bright yellow background, eyes closed in a joyful, affectionate pose.

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Be Careful What You Keep Close to Your Heart

If you choose to hold a grudge or a grievance or latch onto any form of resentment, spite, anger, envy, jealousy, or

A yellow background with several different smiling face emojis

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My Resting face is a Smiling Face

Your resting face (aka neutral face or default face) is simply the natural, relaxed expression your face settles into when you’re not

Hand drawing Preparation Luck Opportunity diagram concept with marker on transparent wipe board. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

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Swimming in a Sea of Serendipity

It has been said that luck lies in the intersection of preparation (hard, smart work) and opportunity (Seneca, 4 BC-65 AD). While

A yellow sign that says "Opportunity ahead" with a bright blue sky with sun and white clouds in the background

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The Phrase That Energizes and Empowers!

So often one hears “I have to…” as in “I have to deal with this situation before it blows up…” or “I