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Shaolin Lessons Learned
In January, my wife and I started taking kung fu class at the Boston Shaolin Kung Fu Center. Neither of us had ever taken any kind of martial arts before or even considered the idea. But after stumbling upon their … Continue reading
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A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place
I get A LOT of magazines. Last year I had a chunk of frequent flier miles that were about to expire, but not enough to earn a free ticket. I couldn’t bear to lose them, and the only thing the … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Planning, Productivity, Time Management, Work Life Balance
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Crossing the finish line
As some of you know by now, I will be leaving DFCI in a few weeks to join North Shore Medical Center. My new role will involve managing projects with the IS Management and Planning team. This new role will … Continue reading
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Professional development and your career
Professional Development In my twenties, I finished a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. I thought that was the end of my college experience and my professional development for awhile. But a few years later, … Continue reading
May the wind always be at your back
An old Irish saying includes the line “may the wind always be at your back”. I was reminded of this a few days ago while cycling to work along Boston’s esplanade. With a stiff breeze off the Charles River, it … Continue reading
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My Happiness Project
Awhile ago, I started thinking about what my passion was. I work a great deal because I enjoy it, and I spend a lot of time with friends and family because I love them. But I don’t support a cause, … Continue reading
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Mind your manners!
I drove to work this morning. I took my normal and familiar route and settled in for the 8 mile grind that is Boston rush hour. Immediately I’m reminded of why I prefer to take public transit. On a ½ … Continue reading
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Where’s my iPhone?
A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to go back home to Ireland for a week. The purpose of the trip was to attend my high school reunion. Because my wife, two daughters, and I are going to Ireland … Continue reading
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Floored by Project Management
A few weeks ago, I had a house full of contractors. The scope of the job was to remove the existing carpet in three rooms of the house and to install hardwood flooring. We planned the project way ahead of … 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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