Best Tony Loyd Podcasts (2025)

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Kindness, Courage, Grit, and Rites of Passage, with John Beede 381:30:14

4+ y ago381:30:14

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What can we learn about masculinity from an adventurer? John Beede a worldwide adventurer who has traveled to 67 countries, written 3 books, and given live presentations to nearly 1 million audience members. He has climbed to the top of the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. He has kite surfed in every ocean on the planet…

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When Life Disappoints, Rediscover Your Play, with Jeff Harry 394:37:23

4+ y ago394:37:23

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What if your biggest setback can unlock a magical journey? Jeff Harry uses a combination of positive psychology and play to unlock possibilities. I asked Jeff to tell me about a time when he was resilient. His answer is epic. “My best friend Dana and I are locking up the café,” Jeff Harry tells me. “We had put our heart and soul into it for the pas…

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Success is an Inside Game, with Laura DiBenedetto 539:34:51

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What do the happiest among us have in common? Laura DiBenedetto’s story begins with bullying, abuse, bankruptcy, and burn out. More than anything, she wanted to be in control of her own destiny. So, at the age of 19, she launched the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising. Laura created, built, and ran the growth-oriented enterprise. S…

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Can Truth and Reconciliation Work in Minneapolis? 21:21

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Joy Marsh Stephens talks about the Minneapolis Truth and Reconciliation process. We know the statistics. There are opportunity gaps in education. By the fourth grade, 50% of all Minnesota children reach reading proficiency, only 31% of Black children are reading proficiently. Minnesota enjoys an 83% high school graduation rate overall, but a 67% gr…

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See the Possibilities in the Pandemic, with Claire Downey, Class Of 2020 270:44:15

4+ y ago270:44:15

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What opportunities are now available to you because of the pandemic? There is a Jedi mind trick that can help you to be resilient. When you are up against an obstacle, ask yourself, “What does this make possible?” By learning to focus on the possibilities, you can build your hope muscle. That’s precisely what Claire Downey has learned to do. Claire…

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Make Good Choices and Persevere, with Jennifer R. Farmer 342:44:24

4+ y ago342:44:24

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Jennifer R. Farmer tells us how Black women thrive in work and life. We’ve been talking about resilience. Who better to talk to than Jennifer? She has a book available for preorder, First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life. Jennifer grew up in subsidized housing in Columbus, Ohio. “It was not uncommon for me to lay on t…

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Build Your Network Before You Need It, with Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger 335:20:48

4+ y ago335:20:48

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Our connections are a source of resilience. Picture it. You are in a strange city, far away from home. You are suddenly struck ill. Now, imagine, if you also ran out of money and you weren’t sure how you were going to get home. Your voice is so hoarse, when you speak, no one can understand you. Oh, and to complicate things, you are blind. That’s th…

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Resilience in the Face of Bipolar Disorder, with Catharine Clarenbach 367:13:24

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Catharine Clarenbach heard voices in her head. Now she helps others to follow their hearts. Rev. Catharine B. Clarenbach is both a Unitarian Universalist minister and a Wiccan priestess. She spent most of the first thirty years of her life in the grip of mental illness. Almost every day, she heard voices telling her that suicide was the only way ou…

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What Gives You the Right to Play Small? With Trav Bell, The Bucket List Guy 400:55:44

4+ y ago400:55:44

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For extended show notes, see https://thriveconnectcontribute.com/trav-bell How Trav Bell became The Bucket List Guy. In my wallet, is a neatly folded piece of paper. It comes from a daily calendar on November 30, 1995. The paper says, “Make a list of 25 things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet and refer to it often.” On…

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The Most Powerful, Invisible Position in the State, with De’Vonna Pittman 21:22

4+ y ago21:22

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A complete transcript of the interview can be found here: https://antiracistvoter.com/devonna-pittman/ Want to be an antiracist voter? Educate yourself, and then vote all the way down the ballot. Who is your County Commissioner? Go ahead. Think about it. I’ll wait. There’s a good chance that you have no idea who your county commissioner is. And yet…

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Your Voting Rights, with Jorge Vasquez, Advancement Project 29:15

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You can find a full transcript of the conversation here: https://antiracistvoter.com/jorge-vasquez/ Voting should be safe, simple, and exercised by every citizen. But, what happens when it is not? Pop quiz! When is the 2020 US election? If you said, Tuesday, November 3rd, ding, ding, ding, you’re right. I would have also accepted the answer, today,…

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A Solution to Undocumented Immigration, with Laz Ayala, Illegal the Project 29:36

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For extended show notes, see https://antiracistvoter.com/laz-ayala. We don’t have an illegal immigration problem. We have a systemic illegal employment problem. Picture this. It’s June 16, 2015. Lazaro “Laz” Ayala is standing in his living room. The speaker on the television is saying “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. T…

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Racial Wealth Inequality and Black Asset Poverty, with Dr. Lori Latrice Martin 32:15

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Extended shown notes and a full transcript can be found here: https://antiracistvoter.com/lori-latrice-martin/ The term systemic racism is redundant. Racism is systemic. It is a multi-level, multi-dimensional system of oppression. On average, White families have a net worth of $171,000. The average Black family’s net worth is about one tenth of tha…

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How to Leave a Sexy Job, with Mandar Apte, Cities4Peace 390:00:56

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Mandar Apte felt called to create peace. But first, he had to give up his dream job. In early 1959, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King took a five-week tour of India to see the results of Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent movement. While in India, Dr. King said, “I am more convinced than ever before that the method of nonviolent resistanc…

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Healing through Community, with Iram Gilani, Author of Silent No More 577:33:36

5y ago577:33:36

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For extended show notes, see https://thriveconnectcontribute.com/iram-gilani/ After Iram Gilani nearly lost her life to gun violence, she found hope by building a community. Now she dedicates her life to helping others. Iram Gilani is a Pakistani-American author. She faced abandonment, neglect, isolation, molestation, physical and emotional abuse, …

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Learning to Thrive, with Susan Hay, Thrive Health Magazine 283:45:44

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Susan Hay hit rock bottom. Then she launched a global health and nutrition brand. Susan Hay is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Health Magazine, a health and nutrition magazine. She also runs Thrive Media, a digital branding agency for Health, Food, and Fitness Brands. After a 20-year career in branding and design, the lifestyle began to take its toll…

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If We Want Better, We Have to Vote for Better, With Alberder Gillespie, Candidate Congressional District MN-04 17:33

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For Alberder Gillespie, the time is now. Alberder Gillespie is running for a seat in Congress, representing Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District. She’s been involved with the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party for more than 17 years. “It was my job to get more Democrats elected,” Alberder explains. “I can say now that there are Democrats in the …

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In Minneapolis, Police Training Wasn’t Enough, with Jesse Jannetta, Urban Institute 30:39

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For full show notes, see https://antiracistvoter.com/jesse-jannetta/ Without accountability, trust is impossible. Picture it: A police department that dedicates itself to trust-building reforms. They partner with the best thought leaders in the country. They train all sworn officers in procedural justice. Procedural justice is the way police intera…

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Husniyah Dent Bradley, Candidate, MN House District 63B 18:15

5y ago18:15

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Husniyah Dent Bradley was raised in South Minneapolis, in Minnesota House District 63B. She went to Minneapolis Public Schools - Standish Elementary School, Bancroft Elementary School, Folwell Junior High School, and North Community High School. Husniyah graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1997. She wor…

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How to Move Beyond Allyship, with Dawn Johnson, White Elephant Consulting 37:48

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Awareness of racism is the first step. Dawn Johnson helps White women to move from awareness, to ally, to an accomplice, to activist. Dawn Johnson describes herself as a leader, speaker, coach, motivator, and “a dope-ass black woman entrepreneur.” Through her company “White Elephant Consulting,” she works with White women who are ready to support B…

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Stories of Resilience, Part 4 354:46:45

5y ago354:46:45

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Uncharted territory. This is the final installment from a storytelling class by Dane Stauffer, featuring storytellers who are 55 years old or older. Today’s storytellers are talking about their in uncharted territories. Whether they are trapped in an apartment, puttering in a garden, in an unfamiliar landscape with a parent, or on the open road, th…

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Stories of Resilience, Part 3 328:31:34

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A shift in perspective. Welcome back to part three of a four-part series on Stories of Resilience. One of the ways to build resilience is to reframe something, to see it in a new way. These stories come from a storytelling class taught by Dane Stauffer. The class is part of a Creative Aging initiative from Aroha Philanthropies. The class is targete…

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Stories of Resilience, Part 2 428:42:20

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Resilience doesn’t have to look a certain way. Resilience can look a lot of ways. Today, we’re going to hear four different people give their response to the prompt, “Tell me about a time when you were resilient.” These stories come from a storytelling class taught by Dane Stauffer. The class is part of a Creative Aging initiative from Aroha Philan…

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Stories of Resilience, Part 1, Dane Stauffer 359:55:52

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Tell me about a time when you were resilient. === Special Note: This episode was recorded before the killing of George Floyd. Should this interview have happened later, Dane and I would have had a different conversation with a different tone. We present this interview in solidarity with all who are working to dismantle systemic racism. === Dane Sta…

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How to Reform the Police, with Seth W. Stoughton 29:59

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After every tragic death at the hands of the police, America rings her collective hands. Speeches are made. Policies are proposed, debated, and defeated. New leadership is appointed. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. The problems are often blamed on a few bad apples. However, there is a saying, culture eats strategy for breakfast. A bad culture will beat a good…

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Thinking at the Systems Level, with Brian Krohn, SafeDistance.org 298:19:58

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When faced with a systemic problem, Brian Krohn thinks at the systems level. Systems resist change, whether we are talking about systemic racism, institutional policies, or a global pandemic. To meet systemic challenges, you must think at the systems level. Brian Krohn has spent his career changing stubborn systems. It’s 3 AM on March 10, 2020. Bri…

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How Do You Dismantle Systemic Racism? 8:31

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The time to act on systemic racism is now. The stakes are high. Do you know what to do to achieve racial equality in the United States? Most of us don’t. I don’t. But I want to know how. And I want to act. But what are the solutions? There’s a saying in the recovery movement. You’re only as sick as your secrets. The United States has kept systemic …

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Connect to Contribute to the World with Stefan Phang 331:33:07

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Stefan Phang is driven to make a difference. He creates shared value through connections. For more than thirty years, Stefan Phang has been working to protect children and end human trafficking. “When a family is in deep poverty, sometimes, the only thing they can sell is themselves, or their children,” Stefan explains. Stefan has first-hand knowle…

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Resilience Through Community, with Michelle Maryns of We Sparkle 293:34:48

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Michelle Maryns is building a stronger and more inclusive economy by equipping underestimated entrepreneurs with tech-enabled business tools. Special Note: This episode was recorded before the killing of George Floyd. Should this interview have happened later, Michelle and I would have had a different conversation with a different tone. We present …

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Build Resilience, with Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes, 109 World 424:30:16

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Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes thought she would spend this year building her nonprofit. Instead, she is building her resilience. Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes started 2020 with so much hope. “So many of us thought that 2020 was going to be THE year,” she says. She started the new year at a gathering in Vancouver. “I am not a New Year’s resolution person. But at …

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Ethics in the Era of COVID-19, with Rob Chesnut, Chief Ethics Officer, Airbnb 445:12:49

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Rob Chesnut is the author of Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution. As you continue your social isolation journey, what decisions will you make today? Some of us have serious decisions about how to provide for a family during an economic downturn. Others of us are trying to figure out how long we can go between s…

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An App to Give Help and Get Help During COVID-19 with Bharat Pulgam, Pikup 563:11:08

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Pikup is an app that connects neighbors who need something with those who are already going to a store. We’ve been talking about resilience in the face of adversity. I must admit that I love stories from startups because, by their very nature, they are resilient while undergoing sustained trauma. One of my favorite movies is Shakespeare in Love. An…

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Hospice Nurse Fights for PPE for Frontline Workers 191:47:22

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“We have deemed this as a medical war. We are soldiers willing to serve, but we don’t have the armor.” Petergay Dunkley-Mullins On Thrive. Connect. Contribute, we have been talking about resilience. I cannot imagine anyone who models resilience more than hospice nurses. That is a job that requires a mental toughness that I’m not sure I possess. Tha…

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Resilience Mindset with Super Bowl Champion, Ryan Harris 238:10:17

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What does it take to get back up after being knocked down? Ask Ryan Harris, a 10-year veteran of the NFL. The essence of resilience is getting up after you’ve been knocked down. But what happens you’re your job is literally knocking people down, or being knocked down? And what happens when that lasts for more than ten years? Ryan Harris is a 10-yea…

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There’s No Such Thing as a Dead End, with Jay Newton-Small of MemoryWell 285:30:40

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By Tony

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Pivot in the Pandemic with Marcus Pope and Matt Norris of Youthprise 247:54:33

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Youthprise pivoted their service model during the pandemic. No one could have predicted what happened next. Not every family has equal access to afterschool and summer programs. These programs often carry a price that is too great for impoverished families. A few years ago, the state of Minnesota came up with a great idea – provide tax credits so l…

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Crowdsource Kindness During the COVID-19 Crisis with Morgan Schmidt 276:16:26

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According to Morgan Schmidt, the world is full of kind people. She found a way to crowdsource kindness. When the pandemic is over, you might want to go out dancing. If you dance to West-Coast Swing music in Bend, OR, look for the enthusiastic woman wearing horn-rimmed glasses. You’ll want to get to know her. But be warned. If it’s Saturday night, s…

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Create a Life You’re Proud to Live with Petra Velzeboer 460:20:34

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Petra Velzeboer considered taking her life. But then, she engaged in a one-year personal experiment that led to a life she is proud to live. Petra Velzeboer was raised in the Children of God cult. By the time she left, she was an adult with no formal education. As she entered life outside the cult, her life was complicated. She was a mom, stuck at …

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A 72-Hour Sprint to Help Parents and Children, with Jacob and Alana Blumenstein of KidsRead2Kids 274:24:59

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When Jacob and Alana Blumenstein were stuck at home during the pandemic, they used their time to help others. There is an old saying: If you want to be happy, help someone else. Studies have shown that there are psychological and physiological benefits of helping others. Whey you focus on the needs of others, you build resilience. That’s what Jacob…

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A Community Rallies for Hungry Kids with Bella Lam of Coconut Whisk 173:38:30

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To help with meals during the COVID-19 crisis, Bella Lam and her company, Coconut Whisk shared free pancake and waffle mix. Her community came alongside her to help. Bella Lam is the Founder and CEO of Coconut Whisk, a vegan and gluten-free baking mix company. With every sale, Coconut Whisk donates a vegan meal to a kid in need. In March of 2020, t…

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Zaheen Nanji, Resilience Champion 333:24:34

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How do you talk about a health crisis when you teach wellness and resilience to others? Zaheen Nanji was born in Kenya. She was a bright child, and so, at the age of seven, she skipped a grade. Soon after that, she developed a profound stutter. This speech disorder and the resulting social isolation was exasperated when she moved to Edmonton, Alber…

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Bracha Goetz, Author of 38 Children’s Books 115:15:29

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Bracha Goetz was pursuing positions of power and privilege, when she says she met God at a garden party. Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 38 books that help children's souls shine. She is also the author of the candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully, Searching for God in the Garbage. In 1977, Bracha was an …

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These Two Children Show Us How to Connect with Others in a Time of Crisis 200:11:06

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Audio Applesauce is a podcast for kids who want to have fun and learn cool things. James, age 10, and Ella who is almost 8 years old, were at the end their spring break from school. They were looking forward to going back to school and reconnecting with their friends. But then, the coronavirus struck. School was closed for at least the next two wee…

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How I Overcame Anxiety, Found the Purpose of Life, and Lived a Year of Personal Bests 142:14:12

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In December 2018, I told a friend, "I don't want to be alive." I didn't want to harm myself. I just didn't get the point. After years as a corporate executive and after launching a startup company, I just didn't understand the point of it all. That confession sent me on a journey to discover what it means to live a "Year of Personal Bests." · What …

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The Simplest Way to Tell a Story 85:33:30

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Sometimes, even the most gifted storytellers get stuck. If you have a story to tell, here’s a way to quickly get started. Structure your story using the SOAR method. Set the Scene: Tell us where you are, who you’re with, and your situation. Obstacle: What are you up against? What’s your goal? Every story begins with a world out of balance. Action: …

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What I Did During the COVID-19 Crisis 80:40:29

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We're telling positive stories of people who thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the face of adversity. Who do you know who is modeling resilience during difficult times? Have you heard any good stories lately? In this critical time, we’re surrounded by acts of heroism, both large and small. For example, I heard a st…

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