Personal Power
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The Discipline of Quiet Power: Release & Realign
Last week, I wrote about The Discipline of Quiet Power — recognizing that not everything deserves our reaction, our opinion, or our participation. We have the freedom to choose when to speak, when to listen, and when to simply let something be. But Quiet Power has another dimension that deserves attention. What happens after the… Continue reading
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The Discipline of Quiet Power
The world will always give us something to react to. A comment that rubs us the wrong way. An opinion we strongly disagree with. A conversation that tests our patience. An invitation to defend ourselves, correct someone, or make our position known. And sometimes, we accept that invitation without giving it a second thought. We… Continue reading
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I Trust Myself to Choose
What if I make the wrong choice? It’s a question that can keep us stuck for far too long. We gather more information. Make another list. Ask another person. Think through another scenario. We tell ourselves we’re being thoughtful, responsible, or patient. Sometimes we are. And sometimes we’re simply trying to eliminate the risk of… Continue reading
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Accountability Is Personal Power
There are a handful of beliefs that have become foundational to how I live my life. Two, in particular, sit at the heart of how I think about personal accountability: I am responsible for the experiences in my life: past, present, and future. My future is mine to create. They are empowering beliefs, but there… Continue reading
