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a blog from dave donahue

Self-Compassion

“Even when we sometimes do “learn a lesson” from mistakes for which we judge ourselves harshly, I worry about the nature of the energy behind that kind of change and learning. I’d like change to be stimulated by a clear desire to enrich life for ourselves or for others rahter than by destructive energies such as shame or guilt.”

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Filed under: Attitude, Psychology, Theology

Familiarphobia

“…in constantly searching for something new, i easily forget how good the greats really are.” -Sam Grawe, Editor-in-Chief, Dwell Read the rest of this entry »

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Loving the Unknown

Change is commitment. Change is laying aside something you had and picking up something new. Change is to fully take the next step. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Attitude, Leadership

Loving the Unknown

“All the things you love were once unknown to you.” – John Maxwell, The Difference Maker Read the rest of this entry »

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For Padraig

“Successful people expect to face hurdles…” -John Maxwell, The Difference Maker Read the rest of this entry »

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Luther and Maxwell

“My attitude in the areas (of life) that I do control will be the difference maker.” John Maxwell, The Difference Maker Read the rest of this entry »

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Best Read Quickly

This link is it. Somewhere between it and here is a successful day.

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Making, Breaking, Reworking

Attitude is the first choice each and every day. I actually determine how I’m going to handle a particular day before i get out of bed. I can’t anticipate everything or predict my day- but i can decide how i respond. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed under: Attitude

Strength Quote: Deliberative

"It is generally agreed that the ultimate purpose of any thinking must be the satisfaction of the thinker.So in the end the purpose of thinking is to satisfy the expressed emotions." -Edward DeBono