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By on August 4, 2009 in Tuesday Newsday

For whatever reason, the phrase “Tuesday Newsday” just sounds a little too corny to be proud of inventing.  I searched around online and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that it has been used and enjoyed by others for quite some time now.  So, instead of being corny for inventing it, I will [...]

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Are Brad Pitt’s beliefs worth more than yours? (Or less?)

By on July 27, 2009 in Culture

Michael Halcomb wrote an intriguing article on Brad Pitt’s beliefs on God this past weekend. I may not have interpreted it all correctly, but it seemed to say that Brad Pitt’s beliefs were not as valid as those of someone with an education in theology. It really got me thinking. What are some of the [...]

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Thought Patterns for High Performance

By on June 18, 2009 in TPI

The Pacific Institute is launching a new 15 unit program in the next week.  It is designed to be a shorter version of the 5 day Investment in Excellence program to fit in better with busier schedules and smaller budgets.  Pricing details will be released at the launch, but it is going to be at [...]

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PX2 in NYC

By on June 16, 2009 in TPI

One of my associates at The Pacific Institute, Angela Nesbitt, is working with the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City to help with some of their juvenile offenders.  Instead of strict incarceration, they had 24 youth go through the PX2 program and are now tracking the youth with regular follow up.  The hope is [...]

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Remember Jonathan Brandis?

Remember Jonathan Brandis?

By on May 28, 2009 in Culture
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For me, one of the joys of parenthood is exposing my children to movies from my childhood that I loved.  I’m not sure if I’m just trying to share my early joys and excitement from films with them, or if it is some sort of devious attempt at creating little Zac clones, one 90 minute [...]

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Bill Simmons and Malcolm Gladwell….together!

By on May 19, 2009 in Culture, Psychology, Sports, Television

My two favorite writers happen to be friends.  They became friends after learning that they were both enamored with each other’s writing skills.  I am trying to carve out my own writing style, and I look to them to model parts of my writing after.  I was thrilled to see that they decided to share [...]

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