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Aristotle once said that “knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”. I believe that sharing our stories and revelations gives others a window into their own souls. Don’t you?

Reflecting, Being Grateful and Moving Forward

Reflecting, Being Grateful and Moving Forward

After reflecting on my 2016, I realized that I hadn’t come as far as I’d wanted. And in a way that was the most valuable lesson of all.

Brent G. Trotter

Apr 10, 2017

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The Solace of Progress

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Involuntary Role Models

Did you know that you’re someone’s role model?

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The Link Between Patience, Complacency and Ambition

The Link Between Patience, Complacency and Ambition

Where do they intersect? Why does it matter?

Brent G. Trotter

Mar 3, 2017

Promises Made Should Be Promises Kept

Promises Made Should Be Promises Kept

The burden of “being your best self”

Brent G. Trotter

Feb 17, 2017

The Order is Irrelevant

The Order is Irrelevant

The full picture of what you want things to look like only truly starts to come together when you’ve started sketching it

Brent G. Trotter

Feb 10, 2017

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The 5-Minute Journal Experiment

Yesterday, I was listening to Tim Ferris’ podcast.

Brent G. Trotter

Endorphins, Emotions and Metaphors

A Twitter Soliloquy

Brent G. Trotter

Musing About Money, Careers and What Matters

I had a brief conversation online with a friend the other day.

Brent G. Trotter

Something Worth Writing Home About

The other evening, I was standing over the sink, zoning out with the zen of hand-washing dishes…

Brent G. Trotter

Uh Oh, I’m Stuck!

What to do about it when you are too

Brent G. Trotter

Friday Morning Obituary Writing

It’s Friday morning, the day before Valentines Day.

Brent G. Trotter

From Confusion to Clarity in 211 Days

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle

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