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The Imitation Trap art of encore living personal development Feb 20, 2023

Can you figure out how to play your game by playing someone else's?

When I first started to learn to play jazz guitar, several teachers told me that to become a better improviser, I had to transpose and learn solos from other great guitarists.

It was bullsh*t advice.

Sure, they could...

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The Antidote to Suffering art of encore living personal development Feb 15, 2023

What is the source of suffering?

What’s the antidote?

According to several ancient traditions, attachment to desires is the source of all suffering.

So is aversion toward your sacred duty (aka “dharma”).

What’s the antidote?

I think it’s your aspiration and the...

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How to Invest Your Time, Attention, Effort, (& Money) More Wisely art of encore living personal development tga Feb 13, 2023

Seneca was a well-known (some would say “notorious”) businessman, political advisor, and writer who lived during Nero’s rule of the Roman empire.

He even served as an advisor to Nero before the emperor sentenced him to die by slitting his own wrists.

But that’s a story for...

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How to Make Decisions art of encore living personal development Feb 08, 2023

Decisions matter. They matter a lot.

Why?

First, every decision to do something is also a decision not to do many other things.

Second, deciding not to do something is a decision and works exactly the same as above.

Third, a bad decision can end your ability to make ...

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Do you know the ground rules? art of encore living personal development stoicism Feb 06, 2023

To play your game is to define the difference only you and craft it into a meaningful endeavor done with and for people you care about so you can live your legacy.

However, while you pursue what you want on your terms without compromising on the content of your character, there are...

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Are you winning the game of life? art of encore living personal development Feb 01, 2023

Are you winning the game of life based on the rules you learned in school and on the job but not feeling the thrill of victory?

You’re not alone.

Many begin feeling lost and empty in midlife despite following the rules of the game of life established by society.

Although, you can recognize...

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Oops, I did it again! art of encore living personal development tga Jan 30, 2023

What are mistakes, really?

The etymology is clear.* The prefix mis- (meaning “badly” or “wrongly”), changes take (meaning “grasp”) to “grasp badly or wrongly.”

In other words, we didn’t get what we tried to grasp when we made a mistake.

But...

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Play your game. art of encore living personal development tga Jan 25, 2023

Play your game all in and full out.

That’s my mantra.

But what does that mean (and where does it come from)?

I was assigned the Bhagavad Gita in a 7th-grade world religions class.

I loved the story but didn’t fully understand all the references.

For instance, I remember asking my...

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Closing the Intention Impact Gap art of encore living personal development tga Jan 23, 2023

Ever had your feelings hurt or been frustrated by something that was said or done to you?

Have you ever hurt someone else’s feelings or frustrated them because what you said or did was misunderstood?

Why is that?

There’s a gap between the intention of your thoughts, words, and deeds...

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Leading With Authority? art of encore living personal development tga Jan 16, 2023

Leadership is different than authority.

Authority is assigned. You get elected, certified, or promoted with a title, some responsibilities, and some power over others.

Leadership is assumed. Anyone can embrace their agency and responsibility for their thoughts, words, and actions and step into...

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How to Pace Yourself art of encore living personal development tga Jan 11, 2023

Too many well-meaning difference-makers heed the gospel of grit and grind.

This is dangerous.

Following these false prophets only increases the likelihood of burnout or blowing yourself up.

If you’re working toward a worthwhile goal, some rigor is required.

But here’s what the...

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How to Be More Efficient art of encore living personal development tga Jan 09, 2023

Increasing your peak performance frequency and consistency is a recipe for disaster.

Achieving a new “personal best” daily can only lead to burnout or blowing yourself up.

For instance, elite marathon runners don’t train by trying to beat their previous day’s time day...

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