- that the problem with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was - to measure success from within, not against others. - to appreciate my pa[r]
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that my most important mission is to be kind to myself and others
- that being alone often provides a sense of great fullness
- that when I feel disappointed in someone, it's usually due to my expectations rather than their actions
- that when dealing with professionals, if I'm not clear about what I want, I'll wind up with what they want
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that a relationship without commitment is just an acquaintance
- that true leaders listen more than they speak
- that dogs hold the secret to being happy and loving, but I haven't learned how they it yet
- that blame evokes defensiveness and that defensiveness reduces awareness
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that real power comes from my ability to focus - that life is easier when my handbag is organized
- that promises are sacred
- that what we are driven to get isn't always what we want
- that spending time daily in deep relaxation is not an option for personal growth, it's a requirement
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that it's important, along the road to our dreams, to stop and re-examine the map just to make sure we haven't gotten lost
- that fear, when managed, promotes excellence and creativity
- that when I am at my most vulnerable, I am most ready to grow.
- that a compliment thought but not shared is a missed opportunity
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I have learned: I have learned:
- to question all assumptions
- to always have a contingency plan
- that the path to success is not as difficult to find as it is difficult to follow
- that we all have innate talents that are not being utilized
- that there is no dress rehearsal for life - that words can be used to hurt and heal
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that the problem with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was - to measure success from within, not against others
- to appreciate my parents now, before they are gone - to always carry something to read
- that learning is a life-long journey
- to not stop with the first "right" answer
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that my job on earth is to live my life fully
- that success happens more easily when you're influenced by the right people
- to live fully, moment by moment
- that reaching out to others brings joy
- that our best contacts come from unexpected sources in unexpected places
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I have learned: I have learned:
- to take at least one action toward my goal everyday - that a strong focus eliminates more obstacles than
any problem-solving strategy ever could
- that leadership comes from the heart, management from the head
- that others respond directly to my moods
- that failure is the result of giving up
- that the best way to learn anything is to teach it
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I have learned: I have learned:
- how to invest my time rather than spend it
- that simply and continually putting one foot in front of the other allows miracles to happen
- that delegating responsibility without accountability is a prescription for frustration and failure
- that hugs say things when words are insufficient
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I have learned: I have learned:
- that appreciating my partner's greatest traits is the key to long-lasting love
- that huge mountains are climbed by taking little steps
- that loving an under-appreciated person changes them forever
- that the main way to express love is to show attention