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Michael Edmondson
Nov 4, 2019
How often do you have a bias towards action?
"But if we get on the treadmill together you’re getting off first, or I’m going to die. It’s really that simple. You are not going to o
Michael Edmondson
Sep 27, 2019
Can you start then have unshakeable faith in yourself?
Today is September 27 and the Navigate the Chaos question to consider is "Can you start then have unshakeable faith in yourself?" Those...
Michael Edmondson
Aug 28, 2019
Do you know the future is yet in your power?
Today is August 28 and the Navigate the Chaos question to consider is “How often do you remind yourself that the past cannot be changed...
Michael Edmondson
Aug 23, 2019
Do you seek permission to move forward?
In a speech to college graduates Dinklage said “The world might say you are not allowed to yet. Please, don’t even bother asking. Don’t both
Michael Edmondson
Aug 21, 2019
Are you emotionally strong and focused?
In an interview about her career Padukone said “Never lose focus of what you want for yourself. People will try and pull you down.
Michael Edmondson
Jul 16, 2019
Do you realize it is never too late?
As C.S. Lewis noted "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
Michael Edmondson
Jul 15, 2019
Are you learning and growing?
When reflecting upon his life Perry said “You have to understand that what you may perceive to be a failure may very well be an opportunity
Michael Edmondson
Jul 6, 2019
Do you realize ease is a threat to progress?
In a February 2017 speech actor Denzel Washington said “Without commitment you'll never start, but more importantly without consistency
Michael Edmondson
May 15, 2019
Are you aware of your reaction?
As Brazilian author Paulo Coelho noted “Your problem isn’t the problem. Your reaction is the problem.”
Michael Edmondson
Mar 11, 2019
How long can you persevere?
His success in Dahmer helped him land S.W.A.T. in 2003 but it was still another five years before he landed the role that would catapult him
Michael Edmondson
Mar 8, 2019
Are you absolutely ridiculous or absolutely boring?
Despite a difficult childhood and a failed first marriage, Monroe got discovered, leveraged her luck and choose to be absolutely ridiculous
Michael Edmondson
Mar 7, 2019
How often do you not take the shot?
Auli'i Cravalho took a last minute shot and scored the performance of a lifetime and became the youngest actress to ever voice a Disney
Michael Edmondson
Feb 28, 2019
What is the biggest comeback of your life?
Reflecting upon his dark period Rourke said “I’ve been to hell, I’m not going back there. For so many years I’d sit and talk to the dog, and
Michael Edmondson
Feb 5, 2019
How often do you 'think of me as now?'
To be human, to move from certainty to uncertainty, and to recognize our fears demands that recognize what the 13th century Persian scholar
Michael Edmondson
Jan 6, 2019
Is it possible to do the impossible?
Is it possible to conduct an orchestra without a baton? Yes, of course it is! Kurt Masur, the music director emeritus of the New York Philha
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