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Demolition Friend

March 5, 2013 by Steve Laswell

It’s not unfamiliar territory.

Another home improvement project is started. We purchased our 30-year-old home seven years ago. Yes, we’ve been Here before, we found another “fix-err-upper.”

Renovation of the upstairs was postponed for several years. Wisdom insisted that our home improvement plans for this real estate wait while I launched Next Level Executive Coaching, LLC in January 2008.

In 2012 we employed a General Contractor and updated…

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Light for the Darkness

December 19, 2012 by Steve Laswell

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”  – Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Joel Carranza via Compfight

The absence of light permits darkness.

Last Friday the human need for light was once again thrust upon us. This time…

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Missy Franklin, Time for Such a Story

August 1, 2012 by Steve Laswell

I know, I know, it’s so much money, but I can’t put a price on friendship or teammates or that second family, there’s no price for that. – Missy Franklin  

 

Have you noticed how easy it is to enjoy a bowl of ice cream on another HOT summer night while watching the Olympics?

Maybe it’s “easy” if you’re just a spectator of the games and in…

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The Secret Behind Getting Something Done

July 11, 2012 by Steve Laswell

When it comes to getting things done, we need fewer architects and more bricklayers. – Colleen C. Barrett

 

Recently we remodeled our upstairs bathroom. I first mentioned the experience when I wrote about reducing unnecessary stress.

Everything in the bathroom was done except the cabinets. Rita and I kept the refinishing as our part of the project. We know how to transform that “classic” fruit wood oak finish…

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Caine’s Arcade: When do Dreams Come True?

April 18, 2012 by Steve Laswell

You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Recently, I gave three simple, but powerful questions. Each begs your attention and consideration. The answers determine whether you will reach your next level in life. Here they are …

  • What got you HERE?
  • Where…
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  • The Other Side of Control

    April 11, 2012 by Steve Laswell

    You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.    Jim Rohn

    Scott* came to the appointment a bit disappointed, defeated. “It’s not the right time.” Our recent discussions included his career path and his entrepreneurial dream.

    He has achieved what most would call “success” – a six-figure income, prestige, recognition.

    …

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    The Function of Frustration in Personal Success

    March 28, 2012 by Steve Laswell

    A life of frustration is inevitable for any coach whose main enjoyment is winning.  Chuck Noll

    While there are many examples in life, March Madness provides more than enough stories. If you have watched any of the 67 game, single-elimination NCAA basketball tournament you’ll see the frustration.

    Whether you watch individual players (seniors, in particular) … teams (Cinderella or not) or the coaches, there will only be one crowned the 2012…

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