Category Archives: Motivation

Finding inspiration in a long winter

In the first days of February, it seemed like we were going to get off easy this winter. We had gotten well below normal snowfall in December and January and winter’s end was in sight. Then, starting with the blizzard … Continue reading

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The 3.1 Mile Blog

Okay. I’ll admit it. It was nearing the 11th hour and I was suffering from a mild case of writer’s block. Actually, there may be another term for it. It’s not that I couldn’t think of things to write about, … Continue reading

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The 10,000 Hour Rule

Two books I read recently referred to the same intriguing theory: to become an expert in any complex skill requires 10,000 hours of practice, which equates to about ten years at 20 hours per week. Moreover, such dedicated practice may … Continue reading

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Practice What you Preach

Cliche, yes. But setting a good example by doing yourself what you ask of others is invaluable in getting buy-in and respect. I was recently talking with my sister, who works for the US government. We were discussing work meetings. … Continue reading

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Taking Responsibility

Our latest staff meeting agenda included a list of the Seven Beliefs of Success. The one that hit me between the eyes was “Take responsibility no matter what”. I’ve frequently stated during a project that every problem with a project … Continue reading

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Do what you love, Love what you do…

Many of my Saturday mornings are spent reading the paper while listening to the morning programming on NPR. I get a lot of enjoyment listening to the trivia on Wait… Wait, Don’t Tell Me and of course my favorite: Car … Continue reading

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How Can I Help?

It has been nearly four years since Tim Russert’s unexpected passing. He was admired by many and I believe that his shoes will never quite be filled. You may remember when he scribbled, “Florida, Florida, Florida” on a whiteboard while … Continue reading

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An Ensemble Cast

Have you ever noticed how Stephen King has dozens of characters in most of his novels? That guy has more characters in him than just about any author I know. In the first couple of chapters I wonder if I’ll … Continue reading

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If eLearning courses are a dominant tool for learning, why aren’t more people taking them here at the Institute?

When I first came to DFCI from MGH nearly 7 years ago, I was told that people here do not like eLearning. It was a surprising revelation. While eLearning courses certainly weren’t at the same saturation point as they are … Continue reading

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