Category Archives: Life lessons

(#271) Comfort Zone

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” -Neale Donald Walsch- Meet Roxie, a 14-week old rescue puppy, who arrived in our lives a few days ago. And like our previous companion, Buddy, she immediately began teaching us. As … Continue reading →

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(#262) Resilience: What’s Your Story?

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

What autobiography  have you created? Time for a revision? This month’s Time magazine (June 1, 2015) hit harmonious chords about actions that can create disharmonious life situations.  In “The Science of Bouncing Back” Mandy Oaklander explores strategies for resilience. Citing … Continue reading →

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(#260) An Evening in the Gratitude Café

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

So many great things, places and people surround us. Appreciate them…embrace them. This past week I had the opportunity to participate in a celebration of life for a friend who left us far too soon.  Kent Lindsey will be remembered … Continue reading →

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(#252) If Politicians Had to Live the Educational Policies They Create

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Let’s make the policy makers have to face, and work with, our students and teachers day in and day out. The same ones their legislation impacts. ________________  A note the reader: I have written before about (a former student) Lt. … Continue reading →

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(#249) A Life Well-Lived

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Yesterday, our Buddy arrived at the end of his nearly 15-year journey and crossed over the rainbow bridge. To say there is a hole in our hearts at the moment is a gross understatement. But,  we have to remember that Buddy … Continue reading →

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(#248) Loopers Add Texture To Life

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

We all add layers and texture to life. Ever hear of a “looper”? I didn’t until an NPR piece aired one morning this past week.  These are the folks who “create human ambiance” after a movie is shot.  That’s right. … Continue reading →

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(#244) Do You Have Your Own Board of Directors?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

I remain focused on surrounding myself with knowledgeable and skillful people who will have my back—and kick me in the butt when needed. Who do you have on your Board? Corporations have Boards of Directors.  Institutions of higher learning have Boards … Continue reading →

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(#241) What If?

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Steve Piscitelli

Rather than setting a list of “me-too” goals, why not imagine the “what if” of our future selves?  Think of your future and fill in the blank: “What if _____? In a recent TED talk, psychologist Dan Gilbert examined the … Continue reading →

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(#240) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2014 In Review

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

May your 2015 goals lead to your actions and your actions lead to your dreams. In May of 2010 I made the decision to begin my first blog. I had 3 goals: Experience a new (for me) aspect of social media … Continue reading →

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(#236) Hometown Appreciation: A Different Perspective

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Steve Piscitelli

Sometimes we can be overwhelmed by daily events. Still, there are people, businesses, locations, and memories in our hometown that add immeasurably to our lives. Take a look at your list of people, things, and conditions for which you are … Continue reading →

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