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The 3 P’s of Lasting Change: Perspective, Priority, Practice

Breaking a habit or creating a new one is difficult—that’s why New Year’s resolutions are so tough to keep. Steve Roberts recently shared some psychology he learned from a sermon. The speaker discussed the 3 P’s: Perspective, Priority, and Practice. According to the speaker, the mistake we often make is beginning to practice before we […]

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Embracing Purpose: Who You Are Becoming Matters

“Who you are becoming is more important than who you have been.” – Unknown Do you have a sense of purpose? I was reading an article recently about living a “good life.” A study tracked a group of men from their late teens until they died. Some subjects went on to live a good life, […]

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From Stacking Lumber to Building Expertise

Traditionally, at a pallet plant, an entry-level job involved stacking lumber. Stacking lumber repeatedly for a full shift is demanding. It requires physical strength and stamina. In my years, I’ve seen many enter the role only to leave it quickly, saying the work is hard, mindless, or a dead end—offering no clear path forward. I […]

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Sharpen Your Learning: Embracing Your ANEW Skills

Erika Andersen, writer and speaker, says that increasing your learning requires attention to your ANEW skills. Here’s what she means: Aspiration – To aspire to learn is to be ambitious about adding to your skill set and to approach each opportunity with intention. Neutral Self-Awareness – This is about being humble in your assessment of what you […]

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