Jerry Clark
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
Joy or Happy
These terms are often used interchangeably. I have separated them. Happiness is based on my circumstances, while joy is sourced from...
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Jerry Clark
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
That Sneaky Culprit...Indecision
Have you ever made a wrong decision or even many wrong decisions? Welcome to the club. Indecision produces second-guessing and doubt for...
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Jerry Clark
- Sep 4, 2023
- 2 min
Silence is Golden
“Silence is one of the greatest arts of communication.” ~Marcus Tullis Cicero Have you ever pondered the idea of silence being an art of...
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Jerry Clark
- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
Eggshells at work
Walking on eggshells at work represses communication and productivity. Feeling your voice doesn’t matter can lead to breakdowns that can...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
Eggshells at home
I have talked before about "walking on eggshells." It can be one of the biggest blind spots in a relationship. As mentioned in my...
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Jerry Clark
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min
Who is culpable here?
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel your voice doesn't matter? Talking to someone who is grumpy, growly, stern,...
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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 23, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- 2 min
Change frustration into fascination.
I may have written about this before, but the idea has been reoccurring lately, perhaps I need a reminder. As Ralph and Robin were taking...
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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 16, 2023
- 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 14, 2023
- 2 min
Bob's Eulogy
Joe's brother Bob passed away. Bob had a bad reputation in the community and Joe’s reputation wasn’t much better. Bob was a hooligan, and...
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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 9, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 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
- Aug 2, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 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 24, 2023
- 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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