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Honest Reflections on Growth, Change & Mindset

From leadership and motivation to daily choices that define us, Mike’s Thoughts explores the deeper side of performance and personal transformation – always with authenticity and a dash of humor.

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A Perfect 2017 Part 3: Make A Plan For Your Goal

A goal without a plan is just a wish. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Many people have goals, few ever create real plans to achieve them. Follow the process below and you’ll be on your way to real transformation. Start by writing the goal at the top of the page…

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What You’re REALLY Doing By Giving Thanks…

There is ALWAYS something for which to be thankful in your life. And there is always something for which to be thankful in others. If you try you can thank even your greatest enemy or the most failed human being for something. So my tip is to become incessant and prolific in saying “thank you.”

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Offended? I Hope You’re Offended. It’s YOUR Freedom

“Being offended” is how politicians, universities and others are trying to limit free speech. There is nothing in our bill of rights giving anyone the right not to be offended. In fact, freedom of speech requires the possibility of being offended. And that’s a good thing… almost every important improvement in the world was offensive at first. Love your enemies. All men are created equal. The Emancipation Proclamation. Women’s suffrage, property rights, equal pay…

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