Pure Determination

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I had a chance this weekend to participate in my first sprint triathlon. The Tinsel Tri was held in Hemet California and celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. The event was a backwards Triathlon starting with a 5k run, then 12 miles on a bike, finishing up with a 150 meters in a heated pool. The event [...]

Finishing Strong

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In today’s troubled economy it is easy to get sidetracked on longer term goals. The financial and time commitments of worthy aspirations such as an advanced degree, new business, or job certification are often put by the wayside as reality creeps in. I work in a K-12 educational environment in Southern California. The state budget [...]

Goal Setting: Determination Versus Stubbornness

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I love the concept of determination. You “determine” where you are going and set a path to reach it. People who have determination are often very goal oriented and focused. Yet determination can often be confused with stubbornness. A stubborn person may also be very focused and set very realistic goals. Here is the difference… [...]