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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

Want to evolve your thinking to meet tomorrow’s leadership challenges? Keep reading. I recently finished “Changing on the Job” by Jennifer Garvey Berger. The concept of vertical development, helping leaders evolve their meaning-making systems to better lead in complexity, fascinates me. This quote from the book resonates deeply: “The significant problems we face cannot be…
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A FULFILLED AND PURPOSEFUL LIFE

Here’s the #1 piece of advice I’d give my 20-year-old self to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. Discover what truly matters to you and forge your own path. I call it Blueprint. By deeply understanding what resonates with your core, you gain: Clarity Confidence Empowerment Never settle for “this is the way it has…
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365 DAYS ON LINKEDIN – KEY TAKEAWAYS

5 key takeaways from 365 straight days of posting on LinkedIn (and why it’s time for a reassessment). 1. Authentic Blueprint Communication: Each of my LinkedIn posts was an expression of my Blueprint (ask me more about how I can help you with this). It wasn’t about selling, but about revealing who I am and…
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STOIC HAPPINESS

What if happiness is not about getting more but wanting less? I’m often drawn to the wisdom of Seneca, a renowned Stoic philosopher. Two of his quotes resonate with me deeply: “If you don’t regard what you have as enough, you will never be happy even if you rule the entire world.” “Being poor is…
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DO YOU WANT A RICHER LIFE?

Want a richer life but not sure where to start? Here’s the #1 investment you can make. Yourself. When you invest in yourself, you unlock: Greater resilience—both personally and financially. Enhanced capability to create, innovate, and earn. The strength to elevate everyone in your circle. Remember, a richer life is about more than just numbers.…
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CLARIFY YOUR WHY

Why am I even doing this? Sound familiar? Have you spent years climbing the career ladder but never stopped to ask ‘why?’ I did after 17 years in the Navy. And what I realized changed everything. Committing to self-discovery and understanding my Blueprint was a game-changer. It allowed me to: Unearth the ‘why’ behind every…
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ARE YOU STUCK ON THE WRONG PATH?

Let’s face it, nobody intentionally opts for the wrong path. Rather, we lack mechanisms that alert us when off course. To address this, I rely on two essential elements in my life: My Blueprint – The foundation aligning life decisions with my cause, purpose, values, passions, and skills. My Mastermind Squad (Green Squad) – Provides…
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STOP FOLLOWING THE HERD AND STEP FORWARD

Sick of following the herd? Focus on resilient capital keeping. Here are 3 guiding principles to step forward: Don’t be afraid to break from the herd. Focus on keeping more of what you earn. Seek access to alternative financing options. Which of these principles resonates the most with you? Feeling daunted by big leaps? Remember,…
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ARE YOU CHASING RATES OF RETURN?

Chasing rates of return? It’s a waste. You can’t control an investment’s ROR, even with the most painstakingly precise underwriting. Instead, why not focus on principles you can control? Options Equity Leverage Protection Low volatility Tax efficiency Contractual cash flow Contractual guarantees And let’s not forget about the principles of: Action Growth Learning Teamwork Mentorship…
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FINDING YOUR INNER VISIONARY

What makes the origins of the U.S. both inspiring and imperfect? Take for example the founders. Flawed as they were, they were visionaries. They dared to conceive principles and ideals to build something extraordinary. More importantly, they courageously acted on them. Was this vision flawlessly implemented from the start? No. There were numerous inconsistencies between…
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HAVE YOU FACED SELF-DOUBT?

Have you ever faced self-doubt when confronted with a life-altering opportunity? Marcus Aurelius, upon learning of his planned adoption by Antoninus Pius and succession to the throne, was initially overwhelmed with uncertainty. However, a symbolic dream the night before his coronation in 161 A.D. instilled in him a sense of strength and potential he hadn’t…
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YOUR BLUEPRINT

How well do you know your own Blueprint, and how can it make you more resilient? Understanding your Blueprint – your core purpose, cause, passions, values, skills – can have a profound impact on your ability to navigate life’s challenges. Consider these benefits: ✅ Clarity of purpose gives you direction: helping you stay focused on…
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