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How to focus on what matters: a date to consider

Today’s the anniversary of my death. 2043′s the year, and seeing this pop up every day on September 15 concentrates my mind wonderfully on what I’m working on and how I’m spending my time. With my latest Great Work Project, … Continue reading

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“At every crossway on the road that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by…” (Great Work quote)

“At every crossway on the road that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by a thousand men assigned to guard the past.” Maurice Maeterlinck, Belgium poet So yes, as you think about your Great Work Project, you’ll … Continue reading

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4 Unexpected Things I Wish I Could Say No To

You’ll most likely have heard Michelangelo’s comment about how he created his sculpture. Let me paraphrase for you: “I just carve away anything that doesn’t look like a lion, and I’m left with a lion.” We all nod our head … Continue reading

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“… be an asker of questions” (Great Work quote)

“To be on a quest is nothing more or less than to become an asker of questions.” ~ Sam Keen, author I’m on a bit of a roll at the moment on the importance of questions.  I saw this quote … Continue reading

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If you had to…

… stop doing half of what you’re currently doing, what would you stop? … start one big project that excited you and scared you in equal measures, what would you start? … ask for help from one person who could … Continue reading

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