Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#120) Are You Intentional About Your Growth?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

While I cannot control or manage the ticking of the clock, I can manage my choices.  I manage my priorities and, thus, I manage my life. I have written on this blog in the past about priorities ((#100) Milestones: Endpoints … Continue reading →

Posted in Priority management | Tagged | 1 Comment

(#119) You Might Have to Slow Down in Order to Go Faster

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

At times we have to turn off the thinking and let the ideas come and go; let them mix with the experiences. This week I received an email message that I have heard often.  The sender had registered for one … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams | 8 Comments

(#118) You Never Know Who is in the Audience

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

We just never know the impact we have.  And, we need to remind ourselves of the impact others have on our lives. A few weeks ago, I had an experience that reminded me of two truisms: 1. You never know … Continue reading →

Posted in Making a Difference | 6 Comments

(#117) Say What You Mean. Mean What You Say. Do What You Say.

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Sometimes watching political campaigns is like watching a middle school class election. (But that might be too hard on the middle schoolers.) I am sure you have often heard people speak words that they don’t back up with action. Whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Words and Action | 3 Comments

(#116) Simple Strategies for Adjustment and Transition to the College Culture

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

We can get much more from life if we pay attention to our priorities…the choices belong to us. The fall 2012 college semester is close at hand. Our classes at Florida State College at Jacksonville begin on August 27. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Teaching | 2 Comments

#115 Purpose and Passion

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Our paycheck may not come from a calling but then not every calling is defined by a paycheck. When we act with purpose we act with intent; we understand why we are doing what we are doing. Or, if we … Continue reading →

Posted in Passion | 1 Comment

(#114) What You SAY and What You DO

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Where is your line in the sand?  What will you definitely not negotiate away— and what things will you or do you decide are not values to you?  At the recently-completed Noel-Levitz Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing and Retention I had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Words | 2 Comments

(#113) Creativity Takes Work

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Creativity also embraces all the disappointments and frustrations on the road to a new way of doing things. They are part of the process. Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012) takes a look at creativity … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity | 5 Comments

(#112) Creating Experiences

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Think of the coming weeks and months. What experiences (small or big) have you planned that will create wonderful memories for you and those you love?  During the last week of December 2011, I conducted a 52-week review of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Living a remarkable life | 1 Comment

#111 Why Do You Do What You Do?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Are we just muddling through life in a job, for instance, or do we wake up each morning passionate about the calling that has beckoned us? I have been preparing for three upcoming presentations.  Each will require, in part, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Life's purpose, Passion | 2 Comments