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In a previous post, change starts with you, I discuss my ideas on ways to positively impact the world.  I surmise that people are good and want to do good, especially now.  However complexity gets in the way and renders ones motivation stagnant.

I believe that people are willing to make small changes to their daily lives if they knew the impact it would have.  In order for my idea to work, ultimately I need to motivate you.

So I want to pose this question — what would motivate you to be socially responsible this year?

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Openness is important with everything in life.  Today though I want to discuss a much lighter-hearted topic.  The 401k.  It’s a new year and after getting pounded (like the majority), it’s time to rebalance my portfolio.  My last rebalance was 2 years ago and I was heavy in the international funds (Europe, Asia, etc.).  Those took quite a beating thus far, but it’s time to put the past behind me and look to a brighter future. Read the rest of this entry »

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Looking back at 2008, I feel that I have grown more in the last 9 months than I have in the last 9 years.  Not only have I started to think without my ego, I have also started to align my heart and mind.  And I must tell you its a wonderful feeling.  (Read more here).

That said, I want to take the next step in my growth and continue this positive growth.  There is no better time to start change than now, and 2009 feels so much different.  We may have faced troubled times as a nation, but don’t we learn more about ourselves when we are down than flying high?  And we become stronger minded from it.  It is always darkest before the dawn.  And the dawn is near. Read the rest of this entry »