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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 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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 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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 Buc-ee’s, Kings, and the Battle for Our Attention

It’s amazing what people let bother them these days. A friend posted something today criticizing Buc-ee’s—a quirky and beloved roadside stop for many travelers. He called it “a Walmart with a gas pump,” clearly unimpressed. But what struck me wasn’t … Continue reading

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Time Time Ticking

Ticking away…Don Henley wrote “Time time ticking, ticking away.” Pink Floyd also wrote about time, “Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day…”. Jackson Browne wrote in the song The Pretender, “They say in the end its the … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Knowing and Doing

Have you ever seen people who just can’t seem to make progress in life despite the fact that they are bright, intelligent and seem to know what it takes to succeed? Maybe that someone is you? I see it as … Continue reading

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