Jerry Clark
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Can failure be my teacher?
Sam Walton, founder of SAM'S, tried and failed numerous times before finally opening a business that satisfied customers and propelled...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 23
- 2 min
The Golden Rule
We definitely teach others how to treat us in relationships. This can be a significant blind spot so hidden that we don’t even know it’s...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 18
- 2 min
The Herd
I often use my West Texas metaphor of being cut from the herd. I refer to this metaphor as being isolated, discarded, or rejected from...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 16
- 2 min
Dead Right
I was talking to my friends Ralph and Robin recently. Robin was not feeling appreciated and expressed it to Ralph. Robin told Ralph that...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 11
- 2 min
The Hook
I start my day by offering peace and kindness to others. In my neighborhood, I often engage in small acts such as waving to people during...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Freedom
I have just read Nguyen Dang Kha's book Passage to America. His story is about the horrible treatment the South Vietnamese received after...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Richness in Giving
What a marvelous gift age is. Transcending from infants to children, adolescents, young adulthood to joining the fourth quarter or ninth...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Positive vs. Negative
Today I find it easier to point out the flaws and mistakes of others rather than looking for their accomplishments. Social media and...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Goal Line
In pursuing success and personal achievement, it is common to wonder, "Where is my goal line?" This question reflects the desire to know...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Good or Familiar
I often find myself hanging out in what is familiar rather than what is good for me. Choosing to hang out in these environments that are...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 28
- 2 min
The Delicate Dance
In a previous post, I revealed how discovery vs disclosure had an impact in the workplace. This post uses the same concept in...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Discovery vs. Disclosure
In work environments, the clash between discovery and disclosure can be daunting, especially when fear and reluctance overshadow one's...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Reactor or Responder
Positive or negative circumstances act as a stage upon which I perform. The truth lies in how I react or respond to them.
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Schedules
Ralph and Robin are going through the rituals of life like so many other couples. The ability to offer their children great things is...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Recognizing I Don't Know It All
In this journey of embracing humility, I give up my illusion and recognize, I don’t know it all.
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Know it All
Early in my life, I could be accused of being "a know it all." What a ludicrous and prideful experience to exhibit so that others would...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 14
- 2 min
No Regrets!
Have you ever considered living a life with no regrets? What an exciting quest this would be. I have lived many years and have...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Who's Laughing Now?
Growing up, I experienced shame and embarrassment that left lasting imprints on my self-esteem. I struggled to find humor in myself...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Erosion
Looking back on their relationship, Ralph and Robin discussed what it was like when they first met and married and how the relationship...
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Jerry Clark
- Jul 7
- 2 min
Blunders That Derail Communication
Let me tell you what I need from you before I tell you what I am going to tell you. This statement gives the listener a clear expectation...
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