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Insecurities

Most people are insecure about something. For example, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. I don’t know about you, but I’m more afraid of death than I am giving a speech!

We also have things we exude confidence in, our securities. Focus on those while seeking to improve on whatever might make you feel insecure…

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Value

There is a trend in the United States that has been growing for quite some time. And the trend is not a good one. In fact, it’s disturbing.

What I’m talking about is the belief that we are entitled to certain things just because we were born. This is not true. We aren’t owed anything.

We have opportunities in the U. S. not everyone has. It’s up to us to take advantage of what’s in front of us. Only a lazy person would accept whatever comes along.

We value what we earn…

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My Interview with Dr. Robb Kelly

Robb Kelly had it all. A Ph.D. from Oxford, a beautiful wife and two daughters, wealth and a growing, thriving business. But he threw it all away because he couldn’t stay sober. He became homeless, tried to kill himself multiple times, yet today he is known as the addiction doctor. Dr. Kelly has helped thousands of people obtain sobriety. Click on the link to watch our lively, sometimes funny and other times deeply emotional interview. The Determined People Podcast

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I Dare You!

Do you remember being dared to do stupid stuff when you were a kid? And do you remember actually taking the dare, even though you knew it would turn out badly? Stupid pride said we had to do it.

Now I will dare you to do something! I dare you to dream big, even outrageous dreams for your life. Then take a step, even a small one in the direction of your dream. And keep stepping. And no matter how many times you stumble and fall, keep getting back up. No one can keep you down except yourself.

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Daily Evaluation

Do you take time to evaluate yourself at the end of your day? Ask yourself some questions: was I judgmental today? Was I easy to work with? Was I kind to myself when I made a mistake,

Self-evaluation allows us to see how we are doing. It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our growth as a man or woman. And we can find the areas we want to improve in…

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