Tag Archives: choices

(#133) Advice from My Scholars: How to Succeed in Life

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

The choices we make and do will create our lives. During the final class meeting before exam week begins I ask my students for feedback.  In this case, I ask them to consider advice they would like to pass along … Continue reading →

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(#130) Making Your Life Work!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions we find lots of big intentions—but minimal action. I recently heard that most New Year’s resolutions don’t even make it a full month before they are forgotten or broken.  Time Magazine says the … Continue reading →

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(#126) Have You Looked at Your BUT Lately?

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

The first step is to recognize (be aware of) which BUT is taking control. Then make the decision to kiss your BUT goodbye! I have written on this blog before about excuses and how they can derail our plans and … Continue reading →

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(#121) Living with Purpose: Are You Betraying Yourself?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

If what we do does not align with our purpose (what makes us feel whole or complete or meaningful) then we need to pause and ask ourselves some questions. This week I began preparation for an upcoming webinar on social … Continue reading →

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