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(Issue #463) Inside Out

Posted on April 7, 2019 by stevepiscitelli

What are your prearrangements with yourself when it comes to your stated priorities? Consider a significant goal you have. One that you claim as a top priority for your life. Satisfied with your progress? If yes, congratulations. If not, consider … Continue reading →

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(#170) Do You Let People Should On You?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Some of the wisest and most effective mentors I have had, simply made themselves available. These people—true mentors—will help you discover and define yourself. [Note: Information on a free music download toward the end of this post. Enjoy!] Mentors have … Continue reading →

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(#168) Who is Defining Your Brand?

Posted on August 11, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Whatever you do this week (month, year and beyond), make sure it is excellent. How do you stand out and take control of your brand?  In an article posted on LinkedIn (“How to Quit Like a Boss”), Liz Ryan describes … Continue reading →

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(#155) Staying Focused On Your Dream

Posted on May 12, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

On your way to realization, you need to go from visualization to verbalization to transformation. Being able to teach my student success classes continues to be a wonderful personal learning experience. As I tell my students (continually), a student success … Continue reading →

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(#147) Consistency

Posted on March 17, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Intentional growth, evaluated experience, and consistency are keys to personal development. In this month’s issue of Success Magazine, publisher Darren Hardy conducted an interview with leadership guru John C. Maxwell.  They focused on the topic of personal development—what it means … Continue reading →

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(#137) I’m Glad My Mother Taught Me To …

Posted on January 6, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a file folder I had forgotten about. The label on the folder simply said “My Mother.”  When we consider our parents, teachers, friends, neighbors, spiritual leaders, mentors, and even total strangers with whom … Continue reading →

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(#136) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2012 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

 Consider this a look back as we move toward the New Year. Perhaps a nugget or two will provide inspiration. Thank you for your continued support and comments. In May of 2010 I made the decision to begin my first … Continue reading →

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(#135) 2012: The Year of Gratitude

Posted on December 23, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone. -Gertrude Stein- About a year ago I read The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. One of the many life success strategies Hardy described was a gratitude journal (of daily entries) he had written for his … Continue reading →

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(#134) Marshmallows, Teaching and Learning

Posted on December 16, 2012 by stevepiscitelli

This exercise allowed them to collaborate, actively search for, and apply (critically think about) concepts and principles in an engaging and memorable manner.  About a year ago I learned of the “Marshmallow Challenge.”  The video at the end of this … Continue reading →

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