Category Archives: learning

Secrets to Nelson Mandela Surviving 27 Year in Prison

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cam Taylor

The world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela at the age of 95. He lived his life for others and from an early age, entered the fight for freedom and equality to come to his nation. Mandela has been a … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Boost Your Survivability

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cam Taylor

Survivability – n The ability to remain alive or continue to exist The capability of a person or system to fulfill its mission in the presence of threats, failures or accidents Survivability is more than staying alive physically during or … Continue reading →

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A Donkey and a Powerful Lesson

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Cam Taylor

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in situations unplanned, dark and without hope. We feel a lot like one particular donkey who found himself down in his circumstances and fighting for his life. How he responded to his despair and … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Attitudes When Facing Adversity

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Cam Taylor

You might be in a storm right now, have a storm on its way, or see your storm in the rear-view mirror. Regardless of the relationship you have with adversity, your attitude towards it makes a world of difference. Since … Continue reading →

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12 Tips for Pushing Past Fear

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Cam Taylor

Fear if allowed to dominate, holds us back and paralyzes us from action. If fear warns us of a legitimate threat, it’s our friend. But if fear is unfounded in reality and comes as an emotional disturber of the peace, … Continue reading →

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What Nelson Mandela Can Teach about Education

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Cam Taylor

The story of Nelson Mandela is a story of courage, tenacity, and transformational leadership. His book Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela is a journey describing both his formative years and his long struggle to bring freedom … Continue reading →

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A Goat and a Bull

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Cam Taylor

Today I share two stories intended to bring a smile to your face and a lesson for life. Keep in mind as you read these stories, thankful people are proven to be happier, less depressed, more satisfied with life and … Continue reading →

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Be a Fox not a Porcupine

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cam Taylor

An old Eastern proverb says: The fox has many tricks, but the porcupine has one big trick. In his book, The Gift of Adversity: The Unexpected Benefits of Life’s Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfection, Dr. Rosenthal suggests when dealing with adversity, … Continue reading →

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Deadly Distractions and Sea Turtles

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Cam Taylor

While on the Big Island of Hawaii [which explains why you haven’t seen a blog post for a while], we came across a bale of Green Sea Turtles hovering on the ocean’s edge. Seeing these turtles, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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Chasing Yesterday

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Cam Taylor

Have you ever tried to recreate yesterday? Long for what you had or almost had? Obsessing over yesterday can mess up your life. I know this from experience. The question I’m asking is, “How should you think about yesterday so … Continue reading →

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