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How to get crystal clear about work purpose

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If you can’t identify a higher purpose for the work you provide for a company, then it’s time to leave and start over somewhere else. Perhaps that’s in a business of your own where you can get crystal-clear about your purpose — and work to deliver upon that.

Abysmal diets cause life expectancy to plummet

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“Alas, improving the American diet is all but absent from the national public policy agenda,” Matthew wrote. “Until dietary patterns change, American waistlines will continue expanding and American life expectancy will continue declining.”

Episode 008 – Jeanette Finn with Innocent Again

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A survivor of childhood sexual assault herself, Jeanette wants women to feel comfortable talking about what happened to them. It does not need to be a secret and they do not have to live with shame and guilt.

Finding purpose in the moment

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Do we want our purpose to lead us to something great where we achieve fame, fortune and a large following of faithful fans? Or do we want to make a quiet difference in the lives of others by working behind-the-scenes to help when and where we can?

Tips to stay focused and productive

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If there is a single, most-consistent problem in my life, it’s the ability to stay focused and productive. The older I get, the harder it seems to do.

Episode 007 – John and Kathy Huggins helped people fall in love with RVing

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“You have a choice. You can stay in the same house and golf at the same course every week, or you can travel and see the entire country. You can watch television or surf the internet all day, or go learn skills you have always wanted to learn,” said Kathy. “Retirement is an opportunity to change directions and find something you have a passion for and fall in love with it.”