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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

Anatole France



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New York to Hong Kong

It was a cold night as New York prepared itself for the oncoming Nor’easter. My Seattle jacket was barely sufficient and I thank the excitement for warming me the rest of the way. Even the French were better prepared.

How To Accelerate Hindsight

I have a spot reserved in my heart for the small voice that speaks at the exact moment the yammering crowd silences –when the noise parts and the small voice says the thing everyone is to afraid to say—and usually the last thing I want to admit.
Finally.
Sort of.

Punch Above Your Weight

by Jill MacGregor

The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.

~Vince Lombardi

Misspent Youth

I have found myself running into the girl I used to be lately. You may think that must mean some carefree version of myself, untethered by serious adult themes but that would not be the case.
I’ve definitely gotten younger as I’ve gotten older.

Renovation

I have been practicing being strong with my least strong part. My weakest part. I map its boundaries, feel out it’s yes and no and then try to push past…

The Second Rule About Fight Club

I’m learning a big lesson right now, I think. About fighting. I love to fight—fight for what’s right—or better—fight to BE right.
Oh, but there’s more.

The Stop Doing List, Part II

Uno mas, por favor.
We’ve all got a list. Some days it’s longer than others. Welcome to Part II of The Stop Doing List.

The Stop Doing List, Part I

ENOUGH.
I hate it that this word ever needs to be said but it does. And when it’s said it is usually because someone was not reading the room…

Kingmaker

We could all use a kingmaker. That influencer who initiates or completes action for our benefit. The muscle who ensures that things get done for us.

Taking Down Those Fences

You are a puzzle, my friend, a fascinating puzzle. You are one surprise after another, just like those crazy Russian nesting dolls. You’ve been clever and intricate with how you’ve bound up that heart of yours.