Being scared is normal. Those butterflies, feelings of unease, nervousness, sweaty palms. That is a normal reaction to anything that you put weight/value in. Whether that be a job interview, a competitive event, a first date, or a test, it's totally normal to have those feelings. However, there is a difference between being scared…
Personal improvement can be difficult. You have to identify where you need to improve, you need to know how to improve, and you have to put those actions into action. The hardest part for me is not being aware of what I am doing or what I need to do, it is getting myself in…
I think about the saying "Play the hand you have been dealt" quite often. Sometimes because of the practical purpose of the saying, in that, you get dealt a different hand each day, and we have to work with what we have. It is not always the hand we want, but it is the hand…
This week I am on fall break at Rockhurst University. It's pretty crazy that this is my last fall break and that everything this year is my "last" of experiences at Rockhurst. Nevertheless, I have thought about many things during this break. I'm always thinking. I have realized how needed breaks are in life.…
I took the last two days off from blogging, as I was playing in a 2-day golf event that saw me walk 18 miles and play golf for around 12 hours over those two days. A lot has happened since Friday (my last post), but to keep from rambling, I learned one solid thing from…
It is cold today! And I love it. I've always loved the cold, the snow, the winter holidays. I've been looking forward to this kind of weather for quite a while. Although this is a good moment, I have to consider something. I complained about the heat for a long time this year, continuously…
As I was walking this morning, I was thinking about a similar topic to recent posts: Alignment of your emotions to your mind. AND Aligning yourself with time. Although I was thinking outside of those boxes of thought, I realized how difficult it is to do both of those things. Emotions are immensely powerful...…
I came across a tweet the other day that was a gentle reminder to use the time you have (however much that may be) to communicate with those around you. Communication is key, and you never know what doors each key may open. This is going to be a shorter post today, but I…
I had the experience of commuting today (further than my normal 1 block commute from my near campus home). I drove to campus from my "home" home, after house sitting in Lee's Summit (about a 30-minute drive). During that drive, I got to experience the cool, clean weather we have this morning. Also, I turned…
Our outlook on life can change constantly. We look forward to new things every day... because new things always come. We can see things differently as our life continues to change and move forward. It can be an outer source of change (something you can't control). It can be from a learning experience you just…
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