Eze the Writer

Life is full of opportunities. However, the only thing worse than having an opportunity is grabbing one that you're ill-suited for.

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Why Identifying the Right Opportunity Matters Saying ‘No’ to the wrong opportunity frees you to say ‘Yes’ when the right one comes along

The present tends to hold us in a vice grip, but we need to escape its force field by keeping our focus on the important, but usually less urgent tasks that position us on a path to a better future:

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How to Escape The Myopia of Present Difficulties Don’t let the clarion call of the present derail you from the tasks necessary to seize your future

It's been a while, but a lot has transpired since then.

Enjoy:

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A Harvest of Words, and The Blowing Winds of Change “People who practice racism are bereft; there’s something distorted about the psyche … its a profound neurosis … It has just as much a…

With the disruptions and lockdowns caused by this global pandemic, it often feels like each day bleeds into the next with little or no distinction.

This article shows how you can break out from the stifling time warp we have found ourselves in. Enjoy:

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How to break out from the time warp of the Coronavirus Groundhog Day Developing a sense of normalcy when each day is indistinguishable from the other

Physics and laws of motion point to underpinning spiritual laws that can guide us on life's journey.

This article shows how the law of inertia uses external forces to propel like adversity to propel us forward:
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Adversity is the Pathway to Destiny But first, you need to understand and embrace how the law of inertia accelerates progress in life

Disappointments are inevitable in life. In this article, learn how to prevent setbacks derail your vision, hope, and expectations.

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Don’t Allow Your Expectations to Be Cut Off by Disappointment There was a farmer who lived in ancient times, and on one fateful day his horse broke out from its enclosure, escaping into the wild.

I've been out of commission for a while, obviously with the quarantine like everyone else, but also recuperating from the COVID-19 disease.

I'm okay now but this article was penned in the midst of my sorrows, however, it isn't dark and somber but inspirational.

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A Positive Diagnosis with the Miracle of Easter The dawn of renewal and resurrection will accompany the midnight of disease and despair.

The Conoravirus rampaging throughout the globe, ravaging through lives and economies in its wake provides a teachable moment: it should cause us to pause and reflect on some of the failures and missteps that led to this dire pandemic.


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March Madness: Coronavirus is Truth Serum the World Needs “Beware of the Ides of March,” is an ominous statement famously uttered by a soothsayer warning Julius Caesar about impending doom

Unless you're Benjamin Button, all of us have to deal with the relentless forward march of time and the attendant aging process.

But wherever you fall on the age spectrum, it shouldn't be an excuse to stop striving for excellence, creativity, and innovation.



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This Is How to Remain Forever Young, Irrespective of Age Youth is a mindset, not the amount of dust gathered on your birth certificate.

Groupthink is detrimental to teams, organizations, and companies because it suppresses the critical thinking and cross-pollination of ideas fundamental to reaching viable solutions.

This article tackles the misconception surrounding "independent thinking" and how this misunderstanding insidiously enables the mindset that fosters the same herd behavior of groupthink.



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How Independent Thinking is the Myth that Fuels Groupthink Do you view yourself as an independent thinker, one who prides herself on the ability to make rational decisions all on their own?

Discipline is the cornerstone of success, especially the sustained and long-term variety.

However, maintaining discipline can be a drag when our efforts don't yield immediate results. In this article, discover lessons that will encourage you to sustain the intestinal fortitude until you reach your goals.



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How to Make the Hard Discipline of Doing Easier Lessons on discipline and the power of delayed gratification

The contrast and duality of life surround us everywhere: with its push and pull, yin and yang keeping us in balance. The flip side of existence creates an equilibrium that both disciplines and encourages.

I would not know what true beauty is if I hadn’t experienced the ugliness of life. Light is truly appreciated only after we’ve fumbled around in the darkness.

Read the paradox of duality to learn how to leverage this contrast to add meaning to your pursuits.


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How to leverage the paradox of duality to add more meaning and efficiency to life Learning how to embrace and balance the contradictions in life to achieve harmony.

Setbacks and disappointment happen to all of us.
Use these strategies to bounce back stronger.
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How to Forge Ahead When Setbacks Strike Focus on the next behavior, not the next outcome

Poetry for reflection and inspiration at the beginning of a new work week:

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And The Beat Goes On … But the same end awaits us all

Successful people have a lot of outstanding qualities, but they all share these two traits


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2 Powerful Traits to Overcome Life’s Obstacles Focus your effort on these two and watch your success reach new levels

There are many outstanding qualities of successful people, but it all comes down to possesing these two qualities.

2 Powerful Traits to Overcome Life’s Obstacles Focus your effort on these two and watch your success reach new levels

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