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Your Circle

April 27, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Each of us has a circle of concern and a circle of control, as Covey describes in “7 Habits of…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

It’s the Legacy (Not the Trophy)

April 15, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Are you interested in a particular recognition, award, etc.  Many want to achieve these tips of icebergs. Asked to further…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Leadership, NP Outcomes, Persistence, Uncategorized

Make Reflection a Habit

April 9, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

•What did you most enjoy? (And hope to continue doing in future?) •What did you least enjoy (or disliked)? (What…

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Posted in: Goals, Leadership, Persistence

Just Start Here

April 6, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

Photo source Pexels, Ann H. This is where you are, wherever you are.  That is the only starting point for…

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Posted in: Goals, Leadership, Persistence

Seek Opportunities

April 2, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

How often do you purposefully seek new opportunities for growth?  If the answer is “never” or “rarely”, start looking for…

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Posted in: Goals, Mentorship, Persistence

What Goes on YOUR “Not-To-Do List”?

March 6, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

The most recent blog introduced the need for a not-to-do list, including the importance of saying “no”.  However, it isn’t…

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Posted in: Goals, Persistence, Productivity and Momentum

Who Needs a Not-To-Do-List?

March 2, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

I’m guessing the answer is “What is that?” You only have 24 hours in a day.  Whether you are aware…

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Posted in: Goals, Productivity and Momentum

How to Pursue Excellence

February 21, 2026 Mary Jo Goolsby

The pursuit of excellence starts with time and commitment for self-assessment. What blind spots or weaknesses to you have (we…

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Posted in: Excellence, Goals, Persistence

What’s Stopping You? No. 2

November 20, 2018 Mary Jo Goolsby

The last post described the need to develop what Collins calls your Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) and to develop…

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Posted in: Goals, Persistence

What’s Stopping You?

November 13, 2018 Mary Jo Goolsby

What’s stopping you from achieving your big goal?  Are you even clear about your big goal?  Collins talks about our…

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Posted in: Goals, Persistence

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