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Mar 9th, 2011 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Reviewed |
4 comments
A few weeks ago, a friend forwarded a Ford press release to me. This struck me as odd for a couple of reasons. First, I am a Chevy guy through and through… you can hold that against me if you wish but I have, for the most part, preferred the attractive
Tags: Electric, Focus, Ford, Interests, Vehicles
Mar 9th, 2011 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
2 comments
I was laid off in November, 2010 from a position that, admittedly, I was spinning my wheels in – I wasn’t having the kind of fun in the position I used to and it was impacting my performance. I continue to hold my employer in the highest regard and believe
Tags: About Me, Career, Carpe Articulum, Family, Friends, Gratitude, Life, Networking, Opportunity, Self Esteem, Self Worth, Work
Jun 20th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Featured Posts, Then Life Happens |
7 comments
My Dad doesn’t know how good a father he is. In fact, I am sure he regularly worries that he didn’t have a big enough impact in my life. I write this post, a grown man and father myself, and fully aware of the positive influence my Dad had on my life. I will admit, we didn’t spend as much
Tags: About Me, Affirmation, Family, Fathers Day, Gratitude, Happiness, Inspiration, Life, Love, Opportunity, Self Esteem
Jun 16th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
9 comments
The following is a piece my daughter wrote this evening. She came into my office and asked if she could sing a song she wrote and then she asked me to post it and see what others think. Please enjoy. Leave a comment as she loves to read what you have to say.
Tags: Adventure, Gift, Gratitude, Life, Song
Jun 16th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
7 comments
We all procrastinate to some level, don’t we? Whether we are putting off that important, or not-so-important, project or task, many of us seem to find a way to create the perfect excuses to justify leaving ‘it’ just one more day… But really, what more can I offer with all the information that is out there on the subject of procrastination?
Tags: Career, Carpe Articulum, Fear, Inspiration, Life, Opportunity, Procrastination, Self Esteem, Success
Jun 7th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
12 comments
My family has a farm…a small, by no means modern, farm. The experiences I’ve gained from the farm include some of the more physically challenging and stressful conditions I have ever worked in…heavy equipment and tools, chemicals, fertilizer, noise, and
Tags: Family, Farm, Inspiration, Life, Peace of Mind, Random Acts of Kick Arse, Serenity
May 25th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in The Creed |
4 comments
Think the best, Word the Best, and Expect the Best… In Clear Your Limitations, I wrote, “Focus on, visualize, and expect the best, most positive outcomes as you take the actions necessary to achieve your goals.”
Tags: Affirmation, Desire, Dream, Gift, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Life, Love, Prosperity, Relationships, Spirituality
May 22nd, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
40 comments
A couple of years ago, I was frustrated that my relationship was coming to an end and that we were constantly fighting with each other. I was hurt… betrayed! I felt like that which I measured myself by, my relationship with my wife, was falling away from me.
Tags: Contentment, Daughter, Desire, Dream, Family, Fear, Friends, Frustration, Gratitude, Happiness, Life, Love, Relationships, Self Worth
May 17th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in Then Life Happens |
20 comments
I have a lot of things on the go at all times and, naturally, I attempt to keep all those things organized in my mind. Goals, responsibilities, important dates…they are all organized into the chaos that is my head. It can be very stressful organizing all that information
Tags: Coping, Goals, Healing, Life, Lists, Stress
May 10th, 2010 |
By Darren Sproat and posted in The Creed |
9 comments
There is a bright side to everything that takes place in our lives… sometimes it may be difficult to see but it’s there and living your life with a belief that it’s there is one of the
Tags: Affirmation, Desire, Dream, Gift, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Life, Love, Prosperity, Relationships, Spirituality