Mike Barzacchini Mike Barzacchini

The Many Blessings of My Parents

I think about my parents all the time, but they are really on my mind this week. I’m remembering the many blessings they gave me.

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Dog Stories: Remembering the Yellow Dog

Izzy was our sweet yellow dog. She’s been gone nearly 10 years, but sometimes it feels like she’s by my side still. Here’s what I remember and treasure about Izzy.

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Why Kindness Matters to Me

This is a finite adventure. We're here for a limited time. If we can't infuse our lives with kindness -- for ourselves and others -- then the rest of it all matters much less

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Where Do You Get Lost?

I love to intentionally get lost on a walk, a Sunday drive, listening to a playlist, or reading a good book.

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Don't Stop

Keep moving. No matter how slow. You're making progress toward your goal.

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Do my behaviors match my values?

If I'm doing it right, my values and behaviors sync up. My values guide and fuel my behaviors. And the way I behave reflects my values in action.

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Why I Can't Wait for the Perfect Wave

Often, I’ve waited too long for the perfect wave. But the more I wait for this unseen, optimal wave, the more I'm wasting my most precious resource, time.

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