It's that time of year again... time to set our goals. And we have all been told that we need to WRITE them down. But the question is... where do you write them down? We usually put them in our Outlook calendar or paper based planner. But can we see them?I have found that this is the biggest challenge, putting our written goals in a common place where we can reference …
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The LIST Manifesto
Have you ever wanted to change the world? Have you truly wanted to make a difference? I know I have, but the reality of change is difficult. Our ingrained habits and routines affect our daily lives. It's easy to have dreams and set goals, but to create true change requires more than just writing words and goals on paper. True change requires action.As we contemplate …
The Bridge to Nowhere
He parked the car near the entrance of the small bridge extending over the San Dieguito River near the Del Mar Racetrack. The weather was pleasant on this Sunday morning in February 1998 and he soon found himself walking to the end of the bridge, looking over the railing and staring at his reflection in the water. He had done this same ritual oh so many times. He longed for the …
Your Train Has Come In
"Your Train Has Come In"John RichardsonA Coaster train roars into Carlsbad Village Depot, where daily commuters embark on a journey to San Diego. A few passengers though, disembark into the little coastal town of Carlsbad. Some heading for work, others heading for adventure. The guy with the grey suitcase is doing neither. He has one thing on his mind . . . revenge. …
If I Just Had the Chance
The mood in the room was somber. There was a good crowd for dinner; patients and loved ones gathered to hear Dr. Rosenberg talk about the latest research into the dreadful disease, Multiple Sclerosis. The good doctor had an uplifting manner and a matter of fact way of speaking. He talked about new drugs, new findings and gave the audience a sense of hope that new solutions for …