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Strategic Thinking and Making Your Dreams Come True
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The first and most common use of strategic thinking in one’s personal life is in the pursuit of one’s dreams and goals. The vast majority of people never see their dreams take shape in reality, and never accomplish most of their goals either. There are many reasons for this, but much of the time it can be put down to a lack of proper planning. Lack of…
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The Basics of Strategic Thinking
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Strategic thinking does not come naturally to most people. That may seem like bad news, but it is not. Since thinking strategically is a learned skill, this means that anyone can learn it. All you have to do is learn the basics and practice them enough to get the hang of the skill. Here is how you do it. 1. State the goal or problem What goal…
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What Is Strategic Thinking and Why Is It Important?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Happy February! I had a less than productive January for a variety of reasons: new family members and getting them situated, helping my college-aged son with some things for college, and life in general. I am trying to get back on pace with publishing on my blog and launching my novel. Big goals, I know! Since it’s never too late to start your goals, I decided to…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
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Tips for Dealing with a Grinch during the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 21, 2020. Updated on December 27, 2022. Mean people Suck. That’s been a bumper sticker for years now. It’s true though, mean people steal the joy from the holidays. Sadly, sometimes you can’t avoid Grinches during Christmastime. From rude shoppers and clerks to unhappy family members, there are a lot of people out there trying to steal your Christmas spirit. Dealing with difficult…
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Put the “Happy” into Your Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published December 1, 2020. Updated on December 18, 2022. The holidays are a wondrous time of year filled with every imaginable delight for your senses. Great tasting food, beautiful décor, soft and fuzzy sweaters, and music that only comes around once per year. It’s no wonder people can’t wait for the holidays to help them escape into a time of family, fun, and festivities. Note the…
