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This young bird is proud of its relatives.
Mourning Dove, Juvenile
One of them was featured in a recent blog post.
Read the post at: Simple Answers
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I'm better now.
But in 2018 I hurt: My legs hurt, my hips hurt, my back hurt.
Doctors told me this was caused by arthritis and pinched nerves in my back.
In late January 2019, I decided to try walking. So I downloaded the Pedometer++ app for my iPhone.
Then I set a daily goal of 7,500 steps.
And now came the critical part: Go for a walk.
So I put on my walking shoes, stepped out the front door, and closed the door.
That left one choice: Start walking.
I limped to the sidewalk. And then stopped.
The pain was so bad that I stood there for minutes, wondering if I should give up and go back in the house.
But a voice deep inside, shouted, "Keep going."
So I began walking (limping, actually).
Step by painful step.
After about ten minutes the pain began to subside a little.
And I finished the walk.
Then I went for a walk the next day. And the day after that. And the day after that.
Update: As of Sept. 15, 2019, I have met that goal of walking at least 7,500 steps every day for 233 consecutive days.
I walked in the house while it was raining. I walked up and down the hallway in a hotel. I even walked 7,500 steps while riding Amtrak. Yes, I walked back and forth on the train while it was chugging along.
Now, I'm about 80% pain free.
I hope you realize there's more to this story than overcoming pain.
This shows the power of:
1) Setting a goal for a specific, realistic action that you can control.
2) Supporting that goal with a means of keeping score.
3) Taking the first step.
4) Being persistent and creative in overcoming obstacles.
Consider: What single step can you take today toward an achievement?
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This impressed me.
I was shopping at Lowes.
When I told an employee that I was pleased with the service, he pointed to a woman standing at the end of the aisle and said, "Tell my boss."
So I introduced myself and described my positive experience.
And she responded by asking, "What can we do better?"
Imagine this: She asked for feedback.
I told her that I admire her courage asking for what might be criticism.
And yet, that is how good leaders gain ideas that lead to improvements.
Consider: Do you ask for feedback (i.e., criticism)? Do you make it safe for others to provide feedback? Do you thank people for their feedback?
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This year Earth Day was celebrated on April 22.
But birds have a different approach to celebrating Earth Day.
This Western Bluebird is wondering if you can do the same.
See: Earth Day 2019 for the story.
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