Notes from the trail

I write about growth, clarity and leadership. Short reflections to help you pause, reset and move forward with greater intention.

What’s On Your NOT-TO-DO List
Leadership

What’s On Your “NOT-TO-DO” List?

A not-to-do list often shapes success more than a to-do list. By removing unhelpful habits and resisting unnecessary actions, we create space for stronger focus, disciplined choices and better outcomes in work and life.

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Protect Your Dream
Motivation

Protect Your Dream!

A moment from “The Pursuit of Happyness” reminds us that others often project their limits onto our ambitions. Your dream deserves protection. When you want something, pursue it with conviction, courage and clarity.

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Light of Dawn
Leadership

Light of Dawn

When everything feels darkest, stay with the journey. Strength is forged in the furnace and hope returns with each step forward. Keep going until the light of dawn appears and renews your resolve.

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Back to University
E-Learning

Back to University – Thanks to MOOC

I just enrolled for a MOOC at the University of Virginia with 83,000 classmates. It reflects how online courses are reshaping higher education. With no fees, no travel, and unlimited reach, MOOCs make global classrooms accessible to all.

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2012 In Six Words
Leadership

2012 ~ In Six Words

The “Six-Word Memoirs” series is a powerful reminder of how a handful of words can hold entire stories. The idea sparked a look back at 2012 through six-word moments that reflect challenge, inspiration and gratitude.

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Raze The Old To Raise The New
Leadership

Raze The Old To Raise The New

Change feels threatening because the mind clings to the familiar, even when it no longer serves us. True progress begins when we find the courage to leave our comfortable discomfort behind and rebuild our future from the ground up.

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