Archive | December, 2008

Minors Buying Booze: A Lesson in Serving Others

20. December 2008

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Minors Buying Booze: A Lesson in Serving Others

Most of you are familiar with my two kids, Royce and Zoe (ages 6 and 5). I realize I’m biased, but they really are adorable and what I love so much about them is their hearts are–usually–so passionate and giving. They are really sweet kids and we’ve been blessed by them in so many ways. In [...]

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A great story about winning

15. December 2008

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This article was recently passed onto me by my best friend (my dad) and I thought it was simply terrific…A story of both challenge and victory; some of the most important characteristics of leadership–in my opinion–include passion (which includes strongly an element of a positive outlook) and perseverance. This story speaks beautifully to both. Clemson coach [...]

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A pretty big day

13. December 2008

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Yesterday was a big day. Really big. Not JUST for Univera and its associates, but for people across North America who need some form of physical, financial, or cultural renewal. If you missed it, listen to the replay: 512-703-6112 option 7 January 1st will be an even bigger day when we announce our “Playing to Win” plan [...]

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Reflections from Hilltop Gardens

10. December 2008

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Reflections from Hilltop Gardens

I’ve been on the road a lot the past two months. Singapore for the WFDSA, Australia for preliminary assessment, Road Tour, Super Regionals, among other activities and events. One that many of you might not be aware of is a recent trip to Lyford, Texas, where all the ECONET management participated in a three-year planning [...]

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533,000

5. December 2008

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533,000

I doubt anybody missed this announcement, but I’ll include a link below to the front page story of the Wall Street Journal–also easiliy found on the website or cover of any other paper or news site today. The month of November represented the shedding of over 533,000 jobs–the highest monthly total we’ve seen [...]

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Depressed? Take a walk.

4. December 2008

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Depressed? Take a walk.

There’s some great information in the current news about health and exercise. But you have to look carefully, it’s buried deep beneath all the financial news that’s on the forefront. From talk about Barack Obama’s disciplined and consistent six-day-a-week workouts (similar to George W. Bush as well) to some recent information about mental health–specifically depression–and exercise. I [...]

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