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Don’t be a visitor to this world

As time moves on, and I reflect back on life, there’s an urgency to live life fully; no messing around. Depression has zapped much of my younger years and so it’s time to pack in meaning and spin off significance

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Posted in Attitude, Change, Cognition, courage, creativity, depression, Depth, Future, Grace, Hope, Joy, love, mind set

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

Proving God Wrong

Today I attended a Business Leaders Insight lunch. It is hosted by the Crankset Group, a small business development network that has been a significant resource for my business. There was a panel discussion with two men that have grown

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Posted in Attitude, business, Change, crisis, Depth, Joy, Leadership, Meaning, mind set
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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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