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Dangerous Opportunities

Posted on September 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

A familiar story:  Chinese word for “crisis” is made up of two picture characters — the first one means “danger” and the second means “opportunity.” A little-known tale: Consider for a moment, how these two words came into play in … Continue reading →

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On Track

Posted on September 8, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Well begun Is half done.” Aristotle “First, once we get started…we perceive the task as much less aversive than we do when we’re avoiding it. Second, even if we don’t finish the task, we have done something, and the next … Continue reading →

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Easy Energizers

Posted on August 31, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

I’m always on the lookout for healthy ways to energize our days so we can keep our creativity and focus revved up throughout the day. Here are easy fixes we can all try:* Fruit fix: Adding one cup of fruit … Continue reading →

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Sparky Sparkles

Posted on August 19, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps, for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less.”   Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound   A story: … Continue reading →

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Climbing Higher

Posted on July 27, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because brick walls are there … Continue reading →

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Final Kick

Posted on July 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

Peter Sagan takes the rule book, tears it in half, and lights it on fire.”  Bob Rolle One reason the 2016 Tour de France has been so thrilling to watch is Peter Sagan, a supremely talented athlete widely regarded as … Continue reading →

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Digging Deeper

Posted on July 11, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“That’s the difference between a pro and an amateur: They just don’t quit.” Phil Liggett, sports commentator The 2016 Tour de France is in full swing: It’s considered the sports world’s most grueling test of physical endurance — and no … Continue reading →

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Producing Inspiration

Posted on June 29, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Someone once asked Somerset Maugham if he wrote on a schedule or only when struck by inspiration. ‘I write only when inspiration strikes,’ he replied. ‘Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o’clock sharp.’        “That’s a pro. … Continue reading →

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Looking Good!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“You look: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” Spring I saw this sign at a big festive bicycle race at a park on a summer’s day. I was there to watch Alex barrel around a cool course with a few dozen other … Continue reading →

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Less Judgmental

Posted on June 7, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” Jean-Jacques Rousseau “17 percent less judgmental” — one morning on my ramblings, I came across a small square yellow placard — like one of those “Baby on Board” signs — … Continue reading →

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