Here’s a little inspiration from Story People “off on another adventure of a lifetime & hoping he won’t forget halfway through this time” Set your compass, raise the sails, and keep on breathing! Here are a few things to pack for the upcoming adventure called Life! After college! Curiosity: Be curious each day about the …
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Jeremy Lin knows what it’s like to struggle in a job search. The 23 year-old point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was drafted by and then let go from 2 other teams before landing a spot on the New York Knicks roster. Even then, as a fourth-string point guard on a team of …
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Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity While to-do lists and deadlines are important to moving forward in our lives, clarifying our own intentions can move us in the direction we really want to go. The Circle of Courage, a strengths-based development philosophy, identified four crucial elements that may be useful guideposts as you navigate classes, activities, …
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“Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.” -Thomas Kinkade In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to learn the skills of extreme multi-tasking, sleep deprivation, delaying joy, and others that defeat efforts for our health and well-being. …
Time for a well deserved break! Rest the mind, rejuvenate the spirit, and, well, maybe wonder a bit about the year to come and what you may want to create… Need some inspiration? Here are movies with stories about life purpose and direction. So, take a break from the books and enjoy some entertainment that …
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