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AUGUST 3, 2011

I read a great book - Clean Energy Nation - Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels by Congressman Jerry McNerney Ph.D. Brother Glen started Skygeneration that sold to Sprott Energy (I count that as one of my successful exits this year even though Glen did all the work to make it happen). Tax energy use - do not subsidize it.

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DECEMBER 31, 2018

Yes, the ultimate goal is important but mostly that is a result of actions so I tend to focus on the actions and activities that will yield the result. 2 - Daily habits are the friend of goal achievement. 5 - Much of goal achievement has to do with time management. And I can use my energy on the right things.

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JANUARY 1, 2016

Each new years, I reflect on my goals. So of course, I try to figure out how to have more success and this is the conclusion I reached: Self discipline is linked to energy levels. When I am well rested and high energy, I have the drive, motivation and focus to accomplish my goals. It was a lack of energy.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Random snippets from the book(with some of my interpretation): Use adaptive energy. Channel adaptive energy through self awareness. Have goals. We are all a bit of both. The key is to not get depressed or swamped by the losses. Confront failure with proactive reinvention. Be centered. Adopt a growth mindset. Prepare yourself.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

I smiled when I heard that he said "it was one of my lifetime goals". To harness it requires thought and energy that most people simply do not have since the fear itself saps energy and creativity. I was inspired by Fauja Singh who finished the marathon is 8 hours. He is 100. I best get training now if I am going to beat that.

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MARCH 29, 2012

Never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives. The Karluk explorers drifted into theft, deception, lying, and mutiny. This book delves into the why. How did Shackleton do it? From this, they derive the following 10 leadership lessons.

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MAY 3, 2011

She'd had the whole room rapt by her energy. Before you jump into a change of direction, make a strategic plan with steps, goals, deadlines, and financial projections. Break goals into small tasks with deadlines. After the meeting I told my friend how impressed I was with this woman. What a dynamo! Everyone's eyes were on her.

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