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Why Does Rest Have to Justify Itself?
Today’s Strategic Alignment Journal post in two sentences: We talk about rest as though it must improve our performance before it can earn a place in our lives. When productivity becomes the measure of whether time was well spent, even leisure can begin to feel like something we have to justify. I am a poster…
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Hard Truths on Soft Skills: Mindset and Stamina Matter
Today’s Strategic Alignment Journal post in two sentences: A positive mindset and physical stamina are often treated as soft priorities, even though both directly influence the quality of our decisions, our resilience and our ability to keep going. When we repeatedly postpone movement, rest and proper care because we are too busy working, we compromise…
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Why Play Belongs in Every Well-Lived Life
Today’s Strategic Alignment Journal Post in two sentences: We carefully schedule work because we know it matters, yet we often leave play, curiosity, and renewal to chance, then wonder why they disappear. A strategically aligned life isn’t just one that protects productivity, but one that intentionally makes room for the experiences that restore the person doing the…
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When exactly will you feel successful?
I, like many others, have been watching the Olympic games and with that, the advertisements that support me being able to view the games from the comfort of my home. There are advertisements for new cars, investment propositions and guidance on how to transact business online with ease. This got me thinking about goals. There…
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