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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20209 min read
What's Your GPA?
A 4.0 GPA used to be the perfect academic GPA. At least that was the case back when I was in high school. It's climbed a bit higher...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Can You Spare some Change
”It is not the strongest of species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change.” - Charles Darwin Why are...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Your Life Story in Your Wallet
I am an able being, more than capable of achieving all that I desire. I am the personification of drive, determination, eternal optimism...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Optimism
The word optimism has its origins in the Latin word Optimus, which means 'best.' That's pretty accurate. Optimists are always looking out...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
The Power of Perspective
The Car Caper When my husband turned 40, he got himself the cliché mid-life crisis sports car. Our kids were still at home, so he had to...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20202 min read
There is Always a Solution (but We Can't Always See it)
"If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it." - Albert...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20205 min read
Navigate the Overwhelm
Is it me, or have you also noticed that 'exhaustion' and 'overwhelmed' have become status symbols? Our egos inflate when someone says we...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20204 min read
The Optimism Kickstart
optimism noun op·ti·mism \ ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm \ 1: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world 2: an inclination to put the most...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Failing to Succeed
I’ve spent the better part of the last 10 days either hiking some amazing mountain trails or marveling at their beauty from a shore or...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Talking to Yourself
How are you talking to yourself? What are you saying and how are you saying it? Self-talk isn't just about the words, you know — it also...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20203 min read
Facing Fears
Fear is a powerful thing. It's a motivating force, a repellent, or a paralytic agent, all depending on your perspective. But how can we...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Attitude over Aptitude
On the day before our hiking group headed off to summit Kilimanjaro, we were sat down with our lead guide, Ruta. What he said that day...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20207 min read
The Brave and The Bold
Boldness has gotten the buzzword treatment lately. It's among the most important leadership traits along with passion and innovation....
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20206 min read
Innovation: the Heart of Leadership
Innovation is among the most timeless traits in the fields of business and leadership. Where most people equate leadership with ruthless...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20205 min read
Control Vs. Confidence
Back in the day (does that phrase alone date me?) there was a popular song called “Hold on Loosely” by 38 Special. The lyrics went, “Hold...
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Berta Medina
Jul 6, 20206 min read
Raising Expectations and Planning for Greatness
I’ve heard people say, "If you don’t have high expectations, you’ll never be disappointed.” Bullshit. Sad, sad bullshit. If there’s one...
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Berta Medina
Jul 2, 20204 min read
How to REALLY be a Realist
Everyone is always talking about optimism and pessimism, but what about the middle ground? Is being a realist the best way for you to...
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Berta Medina
Jul 2, 20203 min read
The Excuse Addiction
The alarm blares. You open your eyes to a dark room, lit only by the glow of your phone. It’s 5 am and you’re supposed to head to the gym...
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Berta Medina
Jul 2, 20204 min read
Are You Locking Yourself out of a Better Life?
I've met a lot of unique individuals with equally singular dreams and goals over the years. Every dream I've ever heard about has merit...
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