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I’m Taking the Leap to Self Employment

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rockin' it in my "home office."

This last week, I was laid off from my full-time job as a QA Engineer. The company I was working for ran out of funds and the majority of us found ourselves packing our bags and heading home a little early. So much for “stability.” That was Groundhog Day. I suppose it probably caught some people by surprise... but the writing had been on the wall for quite a while, so I had already prepared myself mentally for the news, so when it came it didn’t feel like a semi-truck full of bricks Keep Reading »

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Believe in the Power of Your Child’s Dreams

November 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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A quick note. I'm not exactly sure what inspired this post; it's still a little scattered in thought. I suppose I needed to remind myself that as I raise a family, I shouldn't let what I want for my children be a barrier to their progress. I believe that we have a responsibility to teach our children correct moral principles and a responsibility to help them succeed. Through the years I've worked with a lot of youth. I love how vibrant and energetic they are. I enjoy their company because Keep Reading »

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Inspiration for a Tuesday Afternoon #1: Work Video

May 18, 2010 By 3 Comments

Tuesdays are the slowest days for me. To help me cope with that, I've decided to create a new blog series called "Inspiration for a Tuesday Afternoon." This is the first post in what is to be a long and fruitful relationship with my Tuesday afternoons. Enjoy. (Click the Read More link to see the video.) Keep Reading »

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Your Way is the Best Way

May 13, 2010 By 3 Comments
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I’ve seen it time and time again—an idea is born and then a short while later it dies. It’s unfortunate because some of the ideas I hear are nothing short of jaw dropping and life changing. You probably know what I’m talking about. It’s hard to find someone who’s short of ideas. Most everybody has them. Very few people follow through with them. Instead of listing all the reasons why ideas never see fruition, I want to focus on one specific reason. There is no “right Keep Reading »

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