Jerry Clark
- Aug 25, 2023
- 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 18, 2023
- 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 11, 2023
- 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 4, 2023
- 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
- Jul 28, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- 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 14, 2023
- 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 7, 2023
- 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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Jerry Clark
- Jun 28, 2023
- 2 min
Right or wrong?
It is easy to catch others doing things wrong. It is almost cultural. Children can grow up hearing more negative comments than positive...
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 23, 2023
- 2 min
Indecision
Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity. ~Jim Rohn Indecision refers to a state of hesitation or uncertainty. It is a common...
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 16, 2023
- 2 min
The Power of Control or Love
Ralph and Robin were reminiscing over their past relationship experiences and discussing the progress they had made. Robin mentioned how...
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1 min
Eggshells
I hear this comment too often, “I’m walking on eggshells.”
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 9, 2023
- 1 min
Spirit of the Family
In my practice, I notice families are fractured by their many differing points of view. Some are more focused on themselves than the...
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
The Best Playbook
Knowing the contents of the Bible, God’s Word propels me into living a wonderful life. It is the best playbook I have ever studied and...
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Jerry Clark
- Jun 2, 2023
- 2 min
Projection
Have you ever noticed that, at times, people will make a comment to us that doesn’t fit at all? It is easy for someone to blame us for...
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Jerry Clark
- May 31, 2023
- 2 min
Let's Play Offense
My friend Ralph was talking to his mentor George. Ralph always seemed to be recovering from his errors and mistakes, spending more time...
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Jerry Clark
- May 24, 2023
- 2 min
Don't Use Someone Else's Yardstick
When people say, "You need to do it this way, or you shouldn't have done that?" What we hear is that we don't measure up to their standards.
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Jerry Clark
- May 17, 2023
- 2 min
Playing in Dive Bars
So, the year was 2022, and it was January. My book, Blind Spots in Relationships, What I Don't Know I Don't Know About, Myself, was...
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Jerry Clark
- May 10, 2023
- 2 min
Relational Pain
My friends Ralph and Robin have been hurt and in pain for the last 2 to 4 years. They have very young and challenging children, and most...
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Jerry Clark
- May 3, 2023
- 2 min
Do Things Right
Robin and Ralph have been married for 15 years and notice they have gotten comfortable majoring on each other's minuses. It is easy to...
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