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The Parking Lot Principle: How Perspective Shapes Our Reality
A Simple Parking Lot Mistake… or a Life Lesson? It was a rainy evening, and my wife and I were checking into a hotel. As…
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The Great Airplane Dash of 22B: A Lesson in Patience, Process, and Leadership
The moment the plane reached the gate, Seat 22B Guy was on his feet. His seatbelt was off before the overhead light even dinged. His…
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Final Thoughts: Wrestling, Leadership, and the Lessons That Stick
Junior year, I was picked to take second place at 112 pounds in the state wrestling tournament. Not first, but second. A podium finish was…
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Small Fires Become Big Fires Fast: Why Problems Spiral Out of Control and How to Stop Them
I was ten years old when I almost burned down an entire field. It started small. My friend, my little brother, and I struck matches,…
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Clipped In: A Lesson in Falling, Learning, and Moving Forward
Fifteen years ago, I decided to take up road cycling. Like any true beginner, I went all in. Brand-new bike, new shoes, sleek helmet, aerodynamic…
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The Red Queen Effect: Why Standing Still Means Falling Behind
I was making great time through TSA PreCheck, barely breaking my stride. Then, suddenly, everything stopped. Three lines were funneling into one conveyor belt where…
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