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Start With What If

Stories, lessons, and What If questions for life and work.

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The Express Lane Count - Video

Here are the things we should be counting.

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Why I Stopped Saying “Just My Luck” – Video

Most people say “Just my luck” when something goes wrong……

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The Better Workout

When your mind doesn’t need more motion. It likely needs more direction.

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A Better Perspective - Video

Here’s how one quick What If question turned my irritation into insight.

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The Daily What If: It might be time for a do-over

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Video: The Estate Sale

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The Daily What If: From Obligation to Opportunity

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Stopping the Losing Streak

Sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective to start winning again.

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The Daily What If: A quick call that could mean a lot

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The Opportunities We Stop Seeing

The difference between high-impact and wasted praise

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The Daily What If: Life happens in the present

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When Praise Helps—and When It Hurts

The difference between high-impact and wasted praise

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The Gift of Borrowed Confidence

When your belief becomes someone else’s fuel

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The Silent Roadblock in Your Work and Life

How hidden assumptions quietly block clarity, connection, and results

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Holiday Success Starts with Growth Now

Six weeks to get leaders and staff holiday-ready