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Geno Auriemma’s Winning Formula – Talent, Selflessness, and Teamwork

Geno Auriemma, a Hall of Fame coach at UConn, shared his philosophy on what makes a great player. In a recent clip, he described the qualities he looks for in his team: Talented – Auriemma’s program consistently attracts top players. People expect UConn to recruit All-Americans, and they do. But talent alone isn’t enough. Unselfish – While […]

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The Power of Doing – A Lesson from Andy Stanley

“It’s doing, not hoping, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not wishing, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not planning, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not knowing, that makes a difference.” Andy Stanley shared this lesson about what to do when life isn’t what you want it to be. His focus? “Doing.” It was […]

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The Power of Daily Choice

Our days are made up of choices and decisions. The alarm goes off…do you get up or roll over and snooze? Do you exercise or channel surf? Do you speak up or stay silent? Do you save or spend? Do you play it safe or take a risk? Eat the right stuff? Do the right […]

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Building Resilience – Insights from Jane McGonigal

Being resilient as you face the pressures of life is a character trait that is often recommended. But what does resilient behavior actually look like? In a TED Talk, Jane McGonigal described four types of resilience. She noted that people who practice these behaviors regularly tend to live longer than those who don’t. Here are […]

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