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Scott’s Thoughts: Steady On

“We should manage our fortunes as we do our health–enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity.” -Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author of maxims and memoirs. “Steady on,” is one of those calming British phrases which urges sensible equanimity in the face [...]

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Scott’s Thoughts: Qualify Yourself

“Never take a job for which you are qualified. You won’t grow.” -Esther Dyson, Swiss-born American journalist, author, businesswoman, investor, commentator and philanthropist. Do you have at least one listing right now that scares you? No? Why not? You may be wondering what could possibly scare you about a listing. There are the obvious “problem” [...]

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Scott’s Thoughts: Unstoppable You

The New Year is here, and with 2017 comes many well-meaning resolutions. The big problem with “all or none” declarations is how they shun the accumulative nature of momentum. In fact, the greatest changes in our life begin with keeping the smallest promises to ourselves. Have you ever heard the story of someone who’s just [...]

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