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There Will Always Be "Others"

Chris Brady

It is the resistance they provide which builds the muscle - as long as the possessor of the muscles is willing to work against that resistance. I used to get angry, then ignore, for awile act as though they don't exist; however, that might be worse As you say the resistance makes us better. Therein lies the key.

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Featured Rascal: Gerrold Mor

Chris Brady

  But always and throughout, there wasstrong resistance to English rule and defiant rebellion led by courageousRascals.   But consistent with a longline of English nobleman in Ireland, he would also be accused of being moreIrish than English, becoming instrumental in Ireland's resistance to Englishdomination.

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Don't Waste Your Failures

Chris Brady

It’s hard to imagine sometimes the resistance and rejection successful people have overcome on their journeys.  So you’re taking a few blows.    That’s the price for being in the arena and not on the sidelines.    Stop complaining and be grateful.’”.   We know them by their Margaritaville.

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Don't Just Tell Them - Tell Them A Story

Chris Brady

Children ask for stories to be told them but resist direct instruction. We remember what we see much better than what we merely hear. All these and more speak to the fact that communication is almost always best when aligned with the natural human tendency to think and learn in terms of stories.

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Author Chris Brady's Leadership Blog: The Camel's Nose Under the.

Chris Brady

Since people don't like to be told what to do and will generally resist being bossed around, something must happen to convince them to allow what would normally and naturally be considered contrary to their best interest. The camels, however, resisted this fact. Here's how it works.

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Author Chris Brady's Leadership Blog: Leading Through Adversity

Chris Brady

.  * Adversity accomplishes the following:     1. provides an opportunity for learning     2. toughens and seasons one with increased wisdom and experience     3. should strengthen one's faith     5.

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Puffy Faces

Chris Brady

They know the miles they've traveled and the resistance they've had to overcome. Excellence only comes with a price, and sometimes paying that price will almost bring us to our knees. This kind of talk is nothing new to high-achievers.

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