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Components of a Great Compliment Aug 18, 2025

Components of a Great Compliment: How to Give Encouragement That Sticks

We all know how good it feels to be complimented—but not all compliments are created equal. Some feel shallow (“Nice shirt!”), ...

I'm embarrassed to tell you this, but... Sep 25, 2024

The Watch That Went in the Microwave

I’m embarrassed to tell you this, but one time in 3rd grade, my watch got wet. I didn’t want to wear a soggy watch, so I decided to microwave it to

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If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes Aug 27, 2024

Change Requires Change

It seems so simple, but it’s true: if we want change, we’re probably going to need to implement some changes. We can’t expect different results from doing the same things.

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NASA, Twin Swap, Germs and a Book Review Apr 05, 2024

Okay stay with me, I’m going to tell you about my son’s field trip to NASA, the time I switched places with my twin sister, and the discovery of germs, all to essentially recommend a book. It all conn...

I Love You Just the Same Dec 07, 2023

I Love You Just The Same

"You wanna know the good news? I love you just the same!" I say these words pretty frequently now, but I first said it after sitting through a huge meltdown with one of my ki...

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