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I Miss Human Proximity

by Daniel on Feb 23, 2021

I’ve seen dozens of article headlines about what we as a civilization are missing out on this past year due to COVID-19. Human touch, human interaction, exercise, comfort, conflict resolution, you name it.

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We Need to Learn To Listen To Each Other’s Suffering

by Daniel on Jan 12, 2021

Privilege, good fortune, and health can shelter us from experiencing the levels of sickness, pain, and loss that cause a person to lose hope.

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It’s Time To Own Your Story

by Daniel on Dec 31, 2020

I’ve struggled for years with disclosing personal details. I know, I’ve shared A LOT on social media already compared to many people. But when sharing comes easily, you can say a lot without disclosing everything.

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Your Unique Value And the Fear that Hides It

by Daniel on Dec 29, 2020

We all (?) have dreams of becoming someone who is loved, admired, appreciated, and respected. To be valued for who we are and for what we do – when we are doing what matters to us most – is the dream.

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Three Questions To Ask Yourself So You Can Begin Pursuing Your Purpose

by Daniel on Dec 28, 2020

If you’re like me, you’ve read dozens of books and articles about purpose while you search for the reason you exist. It’s a question everyone faces at some point. Some people find answers, some people give up the search, and still others are perpetually searching or waiting.

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Toxic Or Just Inconvenient?

by Daniel on Dec 7, 2020

Labeling people is far too easy. It’s a lazy way to give oneself permission to dismiss another person. Feeling triggered? Let’s talk about it.

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Yelling is Yelling is Yelling

by Daniel on Dec 4, 2020

Have you ever met one of those people who yells when they speak emphatically? You have now. I never considered my emphatic speaking as yelling because I was just showcasing how strongly I felt.

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Love What You Do

by Daniel on Dec 3, 2020

It’s a simple statement that requires pause to consider. I heard Seth Godin say this on an old podcast this week.

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The Dream vs The Idea

by Daniel on Dec 2, 2020

What dream have you been holding onto for five, ten, twenty years? How many steps have you taken toward that goal?

If your answer is “none”, I’d like to suggest that it’s possible you don’t want what you think you want.

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Should You Be Satisfied Or Hungry?

by Daniel on Dec 1, 2020

It’s one of those topics that divides a room. There’s always at least three groups in the room.

Group 1 believes that a life always focused on attaining something in the future is a life spent never enjoying the present. Group 2 believes that a life always focused on the present sacrifices the future. Group 3 believes that life is a disappointment and will continue to be so no matter what.

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