Category Archives: MotivationU

One More Conversation

You know, I was asked a question recently that stopped me cold. “If you could have one more conversation with someone… who would it be?” Now that’s not an easy question. It’s not one you answer quick. You feel it … Continue reading

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Failure Is Not the End

Failure is not the end. It never has been, and it never will be—if, and only if, we learn from it. Yes, failure hurts. Losing the game, getting fired, missing the mark—it stings. But here’s the truth: don’t let that … Continue reading

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One More Time…

We’ve all said it. “One more time.” Sometimes it’s harmless. One more time at the dessert table. One more time scrolling late into the night. One more time letting someone off the hook who’s already proven who they are. Other … Continue reading

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Eye of the Storm – The Messenger’s Power

Every crisis has two stories — the one that’s happening and the one that’s toldAnd the gap between panic, calm, and inaction often comes down to the messenger, not the message. The Storm LessonI was watching a program called Eye … Continue reading

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The Edge Of The Chain

I was watching the CEO of our company—Coco Chanel Ganzak—eat her dinner tonight. The way she goes at it, you’d think she earned a bonus and a corner office. But then I flashed back to earlier, to how she loves … Continue reading

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What’s Your Endless Summer?

It’s July 24th, right in the middle of summer, and the heat outside feels exactly like the summers I remember as a kid. The kind of heat that hums, where time slows down and the world feels just a little … Continue reading

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 “One Day – A Wake-Up Call Before It’s Too Late”

We all get busy. Life gets noisy. We prioritize work, errands, our routines, and our own mental chatter. And without realizing it, we start to take the people closest to us for granted. Family members become background noise. Not because … Continue reading

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You’re Better Than You Know

We don’t always realize how good we are until we stop doing something—or until we no longer can do it. That’s the confidence trap. We’re often too close to our own brilliance to notice it. And instead of embracing the … Continue reading

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 The Bittersweet Bite

I love watermelon. Not just a little bit—I mean, I love it. There’s nothing quite like slicing a big ripe one in half, grabbing a spoon, and diving straight into that center cut. That’s the good stuff—so sweet, so light, … Continue reading

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Nine Pounds of Peace

Sometimes peace comes with paws. This morning didn’t start fast. I actually slept in a little—7:15 felt like a gift. Coco and I stepped outside into the quiet, a little slower, a little softer than usual. Back inside, we followed … Continue reading

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