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Working with Thought: Noticing Is the First Step

On any given day, each of us has over 6000 thoughts run through our heads. From productive to unhelpful to silly, we all have thoughts. It’s natural to get distracted by one’s thoughts. I know I do. And here’s the deal… …when you notice that you are having a thought and control your relationship with … Continued

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Authenticity in Relationships

I’d never heard of Pigeon Pit before about 5:15 in the morning, August 9th, 2022 when Aaron Wrixon told me I needed to get my ass to Mars (Denver) that evening to check them out. I spent the next half an hour listening to their unique brand of bluegrassy, punky, stickin’ it to the man … Continued

Make Your To-Do List Work for You

Most of us have a list. Whether that’s built daily or just a running list of “stuff to do”, it’s there. And on any given day, a ton of it remains undone. At least that’s how many of us view that list. It’s a specter that hangs over our heads, shaming us into negative thoughts … Continued

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Not Doin’ It For the ‘Gram – Engrossing Conversations Trump Social Best-Practices

I have been meaning to test whether adding beautiful photos of the Colorado landscape taken during some of my favorite meet-ups improves my reach on LinkedIn. I’ve heard that the sharing of scenic vistas can lead to greater post views, interactions, and engagements. And this Tuesday’s “Some Ned Dudes” meet-up was definitely one from which … Continued

Commitment Lives in the Zone of Uncertainty

  I get a little nostalgic every year as the Leadville Trail 100 (a 100-mile running race) date approaches in late August. See, in 2005 I had knee surgery. I was a big skier at that point in my life and entered the 05/06 ski season REALLY out of shape. It took me until about … Continued

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Work Should Fuel Your Life: Make Time to Play

Every Thursday night, I meet up with friends to explore the wilderness in which we live. On bikes or skis or even (occasionally) on foot, we get together to enjoy each others’ company, tell a few jokes, and share a beverage or two. This get-together is affectionately known as the “Steel Wool” ride and it’s … Continued

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Embracing Change: A Mindset Shift to Help Conquer the Unknown

If there’s anything people hate more about the way things are, it’s change. See, change can be scary. We all get pretty comfy with the status quo, even if it sucks. Because we’re familiar with how things are. We know how to “do” what got us to where we are today and even if we … Continued

Learning a second language

Learning a second language

I’m learning Spanish. Spanish is the second most used language in almost every state in the U.S. And the number of people who speak it in the U.S. is growing—especially here in Colorado. So every day, I spend at least 30 minutes studying Spanish in an effort to be able to connect with others who … Continued

Avoid the Perfection Perspective

Avoid the Perfection Perspective

Missing goals is a drag. From business, to personal, to physical… I have missed a LOT of goals I have set for myself over the years. Some of these misses stemmed from setting unreasonable goals in the first place. (Did I really expect to run 100 miles without the guidance from a coach the first … Continued

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Unhelpful Judgements

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been tracking my unhelpful judgements. It’s been interesting, and sometimes eye-opening, experience. It’s helped me identify bias, and shine a light on areas where I know I have an opportunity to live a better life. Two items of particular interest I thought would be worth sharing: First, … Continued

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