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Celebration in Fear

by David 07.06.2012

I was raised in Los Angeles County where fireworks were illegal (which pleased my father), but we would often celebrate the 4th of July with our friends in Orange County where fireworks were legal and firework stands were plentiful. My father once stated that an anticipated brief moment of enjoyment could accidentally result with life-changing [...]

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Addiction

by David 05.07.2012

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Addiction is a serious issue in this nation. Addiction comes in many forms. The most commonly recognized form of addiction is substance abuse, alcoholism, gambling and smoking, but addiction comes in many forms. I (like most people) have had friends, family, and/or co-workers who have struggled with addictions. I don’t drink or smoke. It could [...]

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The Art of Repetition

by David 03.21.2012

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  One of the greatest fears of most people is the fear of public speaking. In fact, many studies have revealed that the fear of public speaking actually ranks higher than the fear of death. What is it about public speaking that creates such anxiety? I recall the first speech that I was required to [...]

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Becoming a Historian

by David 02.27.2012

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While speaking with a youthful employee it became apparent that I am becoming a historian. Although I may not be a historian in the traditional definition, I have definitely become a historian in practicality. At the golden age of 45, I find myself explaining to a person half my age that the amount of music [...]

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Networking Opportunities

by David 02.08.2012

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[link2post id="252"]Networking[/link2post] is one of the most critical elements to a person’s success. However, often people mistakenly view networking as a very structured event – such as business forums or gatherings. In actuality, every day offers various [link2post id="2566"]networking[/link2post] situations (both professionally and personally). Success is first achieved by recognizing a networking [link2post id="1748"]opportunity[/link2post] and then seizing the [...]

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