I Thought I Was Going to Die
After a major pivotal moment in my life, I’d left teaching and accepted a job in sales. It was a big change from what I was used to.
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One Quick Conversation that Led to a Major Pivot
After a tough lunch with myself, I headed back to the office. I was so discouraged. I’d started my sales training company just six months earlier, …
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The Upside of Negative Thinking
Pivotal moments can be disconcerting. You know change is imminent in your life, but you aren’t sure how it’s going to work out.
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Turning Pivotal Moments into Opportunities
Are you feeling pulled in another direction? Is the fear of change holding you back? We’ve all been there.
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A Terrible Pivotal Moment
This is downtown Minneapolis. The bridge spans the Mississippi River. Normally, it’s a quiet place, but not right now. I live close by.
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Why I Wrote Pivotal Moments
We live in pivotal times, whether it’s in our country, our family, or with ourselves. Times when things are changing, sometimes in a good way, but …
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Finally—A Pivotal Moment Has Arrived!
Ever had a pivotal moment in your life? Maybe you hit the wall, got an idea you’d love to pursue, or were jolted out of your comfort zone.
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The Beauty of Imperfection
I first met Mary shortly after I started dating my late husband. She was the first person I’d met who had Down’s Syndrome. To me, she looked funny, …
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The Return of the Frog
When I first started my company, I named it Applied Strategies. Boring, I know. But I thought it would create more opportunities since prospective …
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