Category Archives: Life lessons

(#342) Let’s Review

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

This week spend some time looking in your rear view mirror.  In a few weeks, the calendar turns to 2017.  For some, it will be “good riddance” to 2016. Others will have fond memories and gratitude of the past twelve months.  … Continue reading →

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(#341) Drop And Leave

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

I have witnessed people play a disappointing game of “drop and leave” with their goals and dreams. Have you ever looked at your desk and wondered, “How in the world did it get in this condition?”  What with books, papers, … Continue reading →

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(#340) It’s Up To You

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Treat your dreams like your property. If you don’t protect them from theft and damage, who will? I recently reacquainted myself with a bit of Casey Stengel wisdom. Stengel reportedly pointed across the field and said, See that fellow over … Continue reading →

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(#339) Learning From The Low Vibrations

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

At times, we find ourselves caught up in the low-vibrations of negativity and defeatism. Draw on the strength within, around, and above. Nine words. As I read my editor’s comments and reread my entire manuscript, nine of my words jumped … Continue reading →

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(#338) Do Not Underestimate The Power Of “Place”

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

How would you feel if you found out you could never come back to your “place”? On our sunrise beach walks, Roxie (The Wonder Pup) and I invariably connect with a few Atlantic Beach neighbors on the morning sands.  We … Continue reading →

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(#337) Don’t Be Defined By Your Past

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Do we need to have a life-altering event to find peace? How do you find your place of peace? Have you found it? What if you could start over?   What if you woke up one morning and your world were … Continue reading →

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(336) Wellbeing Is A Skill: From Balance To Integration

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

Wellbeing does not just happen. It requires thought, planning, and follow-through. Workplace leaders have to be role models. Is it possible that your workplace is killing you? Thought-provoking research published in the Graduate School of Sanford Business examines that question. According to the … Continue reading →

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(#335) Politics, Anxiety And A Few Coping Strategies

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

How and with whom can you share love and goodness this week? In a recent survey by the American Psychological Association 52% of respondents identified the 2016 presidential election as “a very or somewhat significant source of stress” in their lives.  … Continue reading →

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(#334) Drive Like Your Kids Live Here

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

When we attempt to connect with people, we need to make it relevant to them. We need to connect to their stories. I often encourage audiences to consider their job performance from the perspective of whom they serve.  If I … Continue reading →

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(#333) Questioning Risk

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Steve Piscitelli

It’s OK to go into uncharted and murky waters. Diving in headfirst is optional. When you think of the concept of “risk,” what comes to mind?  For some it may be bold and reckless venturing into the future. It could … Continue reading →

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