Category: Influence
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Fear and Identity
I had a conversation yesterday about this idea. We were talking about just the news of the week, and the comment that ended the conversation was Fear Sells. I read this morning in Seth Godin’s blog, and he has written about Fear, scarcity and value. He says that we avoid…
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Texify from GCB
Did you watch GCB tonight? I mean, I know that the pilot was shown previously, but the season started tonight – mid-season at that. I wanted to watch it just because of the Christian undertones in the show. I read a few reviews of the show online and it seems…
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The Power of a Friend
This morning, I had the privilege of giving a talk at the college that I teach at. I normally turn down the local speaking gigs. I mean, I teach there so it’s not like people haven’t heard me. Sometimes I think students get sick of hearing you. Anyway, I gave…
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What Informs You Forms You
What informs you forms you. When you are a little kid, your mom and dad were always around. They told y0u what to do and what not to do. They told you stories and they might have even told you that they loved you. Maybe, they might have said something…
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The Oscars and Identity
One of the actors that was being interviewed said that when she watches the movies, she watches the movies to try and find herself. It was interesting how actors talk about the work that goes into the movies. And honestly like De Niro says, we have no clue what goes…
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I Am Not a PC
I am a mac. It is just easier. It’s much faster. It just works. No offense to anyone on the pc. The computer in my office is a pc. I don’t really complain about that. When it takes 10 minutes to warm up so I can log on – you…
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A Good Pair of Shoes
There’s nothing like a good pair of shoes. Not only should they look good; they should feel good as well. A good pair of shoes can help you with your identity. A nice pair of shoes – even if no one sees them, can do so much for your sense…
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Knowing What They Think of You
There is something so powerful about knowing what they think of you. We don’t always know, but when they do tell us or when you find out, there is this tremendous amount of freedom that comes from it. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it makes sense. Sometimes it makes you question…
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What You Become When You Retaliate
re·tal·i·ate/riˈtalēˌāt/ Verb: Make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack. Repay (an injury or insult) in kind. When you think about identity, you end up thinking about what it is or who it is that you are trying to become. What you do and what you think…
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My Monk Identity
monk/məNGk/ Noun: A member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. I think I could be a monk – except for the fact that I have a wife. Okay, so maybe I can’t be a full blown monk that lives in a…
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Subvertising
Ever heard of it. I heard about it for the first time today. Here’s Teresa Valdez Klein talking about. She does a much better job than I would in a post so here it is. I love her line (about identity) – “I am more than what is marketed to…
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