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The People Who Have Changed My Life

by Alec Satin
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As I look back on my life, how surprised I am to see so many loving human beings who have believed in me. In the most challenging times they’ve been there – caring, supporting and holding a vision of my highest expression.
Back in the old days (the 1990s), people would sometimes talk about their family of choice. My family of choice includes my birth family. It also includes other strong, meaningful, cherished connections for which no word in English that I know of can describe.
There’s an old Hasidic tale which says that there are 17 parts to [...]

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Do you dare make the 7-fold commitment to your life?

by Alec Satin

Will you come to the end of your life wishing you had done something else?  The Daily Minder’s recent 
post on Precious Human Life started me thinking about the choices that guarantee a life of full aliveness.
The PM and Personal Oomph
A project manager is by definition a leader.  That personal essence that she brings into everything she does will speak louder than anything else she may wish to communicate.
Your personal oomph can be clarified and turbo-charged by making what I call a 7-fold commitment to your life.
What is a 7-fold commitment to life?
A 7-fold commitment is your scope statement for an excellent life.  By making these seven [...]

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These People Support My Life – Who Are The Ones There For You?

by Alec Satin

Lately, and especially after the recent death of my friend John Harrell, I’ve been thinking about all the people who have enriched my life.
The most extraordinary experiences have come through their generosity and goodness.  The people who have been there for me are not all angels, but they certainly are messengers.
What does this have to do with Project Management?
Everything.
Your success as a project manager may be 10% a result of your knowledge, skill, talent and effort.  These things are important – but they are only a small part.  Fully 90% or more comes through the contributions of others.
In work and [...]

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