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Noble Purpose Newsletter

Careful v. Cautious: One Helps You – The Other Holds You Back

Be careful! It’s what your mom shouted out the door as you left with the car for the first time. It’s probably also what your dad said when he taught you how to balance a checkbook. And it’s a quality most of us want in a brain surgeon or.

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7 Tips for a Miserable Holiday With Your Family

For every person looking forward to spending the holidays with family, there’s another one, or five, who are dreading it. For some, time with extended family is practically purgatory. I’m lucky. I like my family; in fact, I love them. Yet as I listen to people grumble about their.

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McLeod Holiday Letter (Back After 5 Year Hiatus)

Click here to read the 2010 McLeod family update. 2010 Holiday letter Yes, it’s electronic, and yes, it’s late, but after many years of not doing a holiday letter, I’m proud of myself. A quick recap of the highs and lows of life in the McLeod house, complete with.

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To Forgive or Not: Who Suffers More?

People are prickly about forgiveness. They often resist it because they think forgiveness means letting someone off the hook. But it doesn’t. Forgiveness is simply giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.  (I heard that on Oprah so it must be true.) Forgiveness expert.

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Got 10 Seconds? Please Vote!

The Triangle of Truth was nominated for Best Small Biz Book of the Year. Please vote for us. We’d really appreciate it.

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Accountability: What We Can Learn from Martial Arts

Isn’t it frustrating when people don’t take responsibility for their mistakes? From the coworker who can’t seem to get their projects in on time to the spouse who consistently forgets to pick up the dry cleaning, there’s always a reason, and it’s never their fault. The traffic was terrible;.

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Is Spiritual Growth Tied To The GDP?

Could the The Great Recession be good for our souls? As the economic numbers continue to fluctuate, the most reported psychological symptoms of the recession are depression, fear, worry and stress. Yet what has gone relatively unreported is the rise in gratitude and an appreciation for thrifty living. According.

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The Right Thoughts Can Change Your Whole Life

Can a single thought change your life? It’s certainly a good place to start. When we’re not aware of our own internal thoughts, we tend to believe that our actions are in response to our circumstances. But that’s not the way it really works. Here’s what actually happens: Our.

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Teamwork v. Collaboration (And Why I'm Finally Lifting My Ban On Sports Analogies)

If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.

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Teamwork v. Collaboration (And Why I’m Finally Lifting My Ban On Sports Analogies)

If you’re in business, you’ve no doubt had someone – probably your boss or a motivational speaker – attempt to inspire you with a sports analogy. “We’re in the bottom of the ninth; it’s time to show the competition what we’re made of!” “It’s crunch time, people. It’s 4th.

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