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Monday Morning Boost: Excuses for Running Late

Monday Morning Boost: Excuses for Running Late

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HYPOTHESIS Recovering from a botched introduction is very difficult to do. This week I put that theory to test. RUNNING LATE The first Tuesday morning of each month is BizLink, the monthly networking group of the Cache Chamber of Commerce. I helped to start this group several years ago, along with Cam McCullough. I was the second chairman, and now I am the designated trainer. Last Tuesday morning I slept through my alarm. I woke up at 7:30 a.m., the exact…

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Monday Morning Boost: Is mowing the lawn an Outdoor Sport???

Monday Morning Boost: Is mowing the lawn an Outdoor Sport???

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A friend of mine challenged my labeling mowing my lawn as an “outdoor sport.” “Mowing the lawn is a chore,” they said. Continuing to validate their case, they said outdoor sports were things like mountain biking, canoeing, snowboarding, fishing, and hunting. “It’s all about perspective,” I countered. Mowing my lawn is never a chore. It’s a time to let my mind relax by doing something I totally love and connecting with nature in a very small way. It’s an incredible…

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Monday Morning Boost: Counting the Homeless

Monday Morning Boost: Counting the Homeless

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I sat in the dirt asking a mother detailed personal questions why she was homeless. Her answers touched me deeply. While not uncommon nor unique for those living in the throes of homelessness, they were raw, real, and very personal. It’s one of the most humbling things I’ve ever done. POINT-IN-TIME COUNT The humbling occasion happened on a recent Saturday when I participated in the annual Point-in-Time Count with the Cache Valley Veterans Association. This is a survey to literally count the number of…

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Monday Morning Boost: 3 Tools to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Monday Morning Boost: 3 Tools to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

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Here are three very simple and easy tools you can use to Gain the Red Edge when you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or feeling down. 1) Use the 5 to 1 Technique. The 5 to 1 technique is counting backwards… 5-4-3-2-1. This technique allows your brain to catch up and do a mental reset. This is a simple mental strategy we can use to focus our thoughts in a healthy direction. It’s incredibly intuitive, as you’ll see, and it has the power to…

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Monday Morning Boost: Creating a Clear Vision

Monday Morning Boost: Creating a Clear Vision

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Focusing on creating a clear vision is a great way to Gain the Red Edge. Creating vision activates the Law of Attraction to automatically open our heart and mind to see the many opportunities surrounding us. Creating a clearer vision will also help us clarify our passion. Creating a Vision Board is a great initial action step to help you create a clearer vision. These three simple steps can be a good starting point. Create a vision board with a picture…

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Monday Morning Boost: Standing for the Flag

Monday Morning Boost: Standing for the Flag

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I love Independence Day. I love the Fourth of July parades. I love all the floats, candy throwing, and marching bands. I love the old classic cars and trucks and the shining red fire engines. I love the 4-H horse club and the pooper scoopers diligently cleaning up behind. I love the beautiful city royalties. I even love the numerous politicians. Most of all, I love standing for the Flag. Photo by Aaron Burden The Flag leads the parade and…

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Monday Morning Boost: The Gift of Combat Chaos

Monday Morning Boost: The Gift of Combat Chaos

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Sometimes the best way to Gain the Red Edge is to stop what you’re doing and sit down and talk to a stranger. That’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago. I had scheduled a quick morning appointment at the Salt Lake VA before the start of a training conference. I’d be a little late to the conference but figured all would still work out. But as Murphy so faithfully teaches, a couple of things caused a delay. Soon…

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Monday Morning Boost: The Gift of Memories of Dad

Monday Morning Boost: The Gift of Memories of Dad

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The memories came pouring in. I was thinking about my dad and it was quite amazing how fast and how many different moments came to mind. I especially enjoyed the huge variety of memories from throughout his life, not just those poignant ones at the end of his journey. One of my most favorite memories were the many times we stood quietly on a ditch bank, waders on and shovels in hand, overlooking water moving through a field. Many times,…

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Monday Morning Boost: Activating the Law of Rejuvenation

Monday Morning Boost: Activating the Law of Rejuvenation

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Education and training is one way to help you Gain the Red Edge for your passion. I took some of my own advice to heart by attending a three-day course focused on improving my speaking and presenting skills. “Present Yourself” was put on by Kirk Duncan and 3 Key Elements. I enjoy speaking and giving presentations and I’m excited to take advantage of new opportunities to speak to businesses, groups and organizations. Attending training like this can help you Gain…

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Monday Morning Boost: Storytellers Crosby & Benedict

Monday Morning Boost: Storytellers Crosby & Benedict

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I confess I don’t have much of a connection to David Crosby. Well, not until recently. I was introduced to Crosby, a founding member of the groups Crosby, Stills & Nash and the Byrds, by Jeff Benedict. Unbeknownst to him, Jeff has become one of my writing mentors and has greatly influenced my style of storytelling. Crosby and Benedict have teamed up on a couple of projects. Last year Crosby wrote the theme song “Home Free” for the movie Little…

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