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Three incredible words that define a joyful life

My son graduated from high school this year. It’s hard to believe I’m a father of a graduate. Where did the time go? All the speeches given that day were very good. You know, all the standard stuff about seizing

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Posted in adaptation, Attitude, Hope, Joy, Meaning, mind set, resilience

Fighting an uphill battle

I read a fascinating op-ed in the New York Times about John Borling. John was a prisoner in the notorious prison known as the “Hanoi Hilton” in North Korea. He was subjected to intense torture and often complete isolation. It

Posted in adaptation, Attitude, perseverance, resilience

Don’t suppress yourself

To be resilient requires that we be as vibrant in our emotional, physical, and spiritual lives as we can possibly be. Yet we come up against a force that holds us down and prevents us from thriving. It’s called suppression.

Posted in adaptation, Attitude, Cognitive distortions, success, thinking, Uncategorized
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Jeff Vankooten is a speaker and author focusing on the power of resilience to effectively engage the challenges of change. He helps leaders, businesses, and organizations develop the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable business environment.
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