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Read More in 2024: 11 Simple Yet Effective Strategies

While I routinely share what I’ve been reading, I haven’t necessarily talked about how I read as many books as I do. The reason I can read so many books is because I’ve experimented with multiple habit strategies…

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UPDATE: 23 for 2023

Other than my annual year in review, these update posts have become a fan favorite, and I'm thrilled to share this journey with you once again…

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21 for 2021 List

I know I’m in the minority, but I absolutely love the start of a new year and making resolutions. It’s just this feeling of a fresh, clean slate that feels so freeing and open…

Update: 20 for 2020

Did I just see into the damn future? Just like years past, some of the 20 get a huge ole gold star and others get a demerit…

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20 for 2020 List

So here we are… 2020. The first year we’ve been alive that has been in perfect balance. What one word am I carrying throughout this year? What 20 items will keep me on track this year…

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Update: 19 for 2019

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 19 for 2019 — 19 things to get done before the ball drop. Here’s the wins, losses and everything in between…

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What Running a Marathon Taught Me About Life

The marathon was truly a life-changing experience and something that has taken so much to fully process that I’m just now being able to catch all the wild thoughts. So this is what I learned from all those miles…

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How Did It Go—Plans & Projects

Last year, I had A LOT of goals which I broke down in my Plans & Projects post. So here’s how everything really went down. Here’s what worked and what didn’t…