Category: Reflection
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My M.O.
I was honest. “I feel like I should cancel the trip and just stay home. I don’t know why I feel that way.” Quickly, she said, “Oh I know why. It’s because that’s your M.O.” It stung. My M.O. My modus operandi, or way of doing things. Over the course many of conversations, it became…
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Today on, “Are you really lazy?”
I was down on myself this week. I couldn’t get my brain to rev up and get to work. I had sat at my desk for three hours with nary an accomplishment except for an impressive watch time on my phone. In situations like this, it is very easy for me to slap on the…
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Just a sample
I walked past the deli counter. “Would you like a sample? We’re having a sale.” With both hands, she offered a rolled piece of deli meat and a package of slices. “Just the sample, please.” I took the morsel and walked away. That might seem like an odd story. But as a shopper and people…
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The first 5k
Over ten years ago, I decided to sign up for my first 5k. I remember that moment now, as I look down at the sweatpants that I bought to train all winter in. I was so excited by the prospect of the race that I went on a shopping spree to buy everything I would…
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SWOT yourself
I had a moment. I realized that I am most successful when I stick strictly to a routine, to a degree that worries others. I excel there. I feel great there. However, my biggest flaw is that I believe that I shouldn’t have to do that. Other people are able to just decide what they…
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Run your own race
I got up to the starting line, wearing basic gym clothes in a sea of coordinated sets. I took off walking while everyone else ran at a brisk pace. I went slowly, getting lapped, so many times. There were moments when I thought surely I should have dressed differently, I should have tried harder, I…
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You still lost
If I were to think about my current life approach as an athlete, taking on that that metaphor for my life, I would say that I lost the race. It wouldn’t be because I was ill prepared for lack of training. Nor would it be because I was bested by my fellow athletes. Not even…
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I wasted my time waiting in line, to get nothing but what I needed
While I was in Austin for SXSW, I got excited by the premiere of Holland, starring Nicole Kidman. I rushed over from my talk to make my way to the line. And then I was directed to the end. Several streets over. I held out hope, as I waited, telling myself the line wasn’t nearly…
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Keep it up
The writer’s block is getting to me today. I have had more than enough time to write up a post. In fact I have been writing. I just don’t like what I’ve come up with. I feel like I keep trying to make things work. I keep trying to make the prompt work, but nothing.…
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Walk inside
When I first learned that Louis Vuitton sold fragrances, I wanted to smell them for myself. I thought better of up and buying those expensive fragrances for just a quick sniff. I could just head into a store to smell them for free. While I walked around Aventura Mall, I finally had my chance. I…
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