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Toro Yaka, the Big 5, and Falling Out of A Safari Truck in Rural South Africa

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Africa: Part 1 of 4 Balule Reserve, northeastern South Africa “Toro Yaka” means “My Dream” in Northern Sotho, a local South African dialect. It is also the name of a small and nearly perfect bush lodge located in the heart of the Balule Reserve, which encompasses 38,000 hectares (about 95,000 acres) adjacent to famed Greater […]

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Why I Started Giving Back

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I boarded my first airplane when I was 11. Looking around, I knew before the door was sealed that I would eventually walk into the cabins of hundreds more. By the time I got out of college, my suitcases seemed the most logical possession I owned. I don’t know how many pieces of travel luggage […]

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So You Think You Can …. Text?

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Text messaging has transformed communication in less than a single generation. In a way texting has become like conjugal friendship: Although everyone does it, some do it faster and better than others. The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of the world text messaging record, currently held by Sonja Kristiansen of Norway. Sonja accurately […]

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How to Protect Your R.O.E. (“Return On Energy”)

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In business we often hear about a company’s desire for a high “ROI” (Return on Investment). “If we invest X amount, how much will we reap from that investment? What’s our rate of return?” High numbers make people happy. Low numbers get them fired. Companies live to know and discuss ROUI. People like chasing a […]

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How to Juggle Your 11 Primary Emotions

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An interesting web article by Diane Raymond caught my eye and I thought her topic—human emotions—was worth sharing and building upon. All of us relentlessly experience a range of singular and blended emotions that vary by degree. We cycle in and out of these things all the time. Since they are part of daily living, […]

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10 Tips for a Happier Life

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During a long early morning walk behind curious dogs I started thinking about my body of work from consulting, coaching, speaking, and teaching. Since it’s hard to be in a bad mood on a perfect late winter day, and today is one, my general thoughts turned specific: I started thinking about happiness. Having heard this […]

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