Survival of the Fittest

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As hard as we try to control our environment, the reality is that things are always changing; things that are beyond our control.  Adaptability becomes the great separator between surviving well, getting by, and being destroyed.  How we choose…

The "Stuff" They Did't Teach You About Finding A Fulfilling Career

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One of my favorite postings involves a picture of Albert Einstein with the caption "I didnt say half the stuff people said I did." Whether he said it or not someone wisely observed that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly…

Who is the Patient’s Advocate?

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At a recent meeting of patient safety professionals a small group of nurses huddled around where I was sitting, and one began to share a story about how hard it is to advocate for patients.  She explained that a woman who was in labor was…

Self Imposed Limitations

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I've been saying for years now, “Learn what you need to know so you can enjoy life”, and although I've been a huge advocate for learning, I've also been struggling with this HUGE concept. Throughout my journey developing the idea behind…

Nobody Wins -- BUT, We all CAN

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When things happen in my own personal experience, it sets a fertile environment for me to start thinking.  I have a habit of analyzing everything, probably a result of working in the field of quality improvement for many years. I believe…

Living With Ghosts

Section 8, Block 10 Lot 80-s, Grave 6 It didn't seem right to be there. The grave marker was weather-worn and untended with weeds growing out it where the lawn mower couldn't get close enough to trim. There weren't any flowers or signs that…

It’s Romance Season: Surprise Your Valentine With A Personalized Vacation

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It’s Valentine’s Day this Saturday, and many people will be giving and getting the same old boring gifts, like roses, candy, or a piece of jewelry that most often winds up in a drawer long forgotten.   As Valentine’s Day also kicks…