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Family

The Legend of Pete

If you’ve never known a legend, then you’ve never met my dad. Part I He grew up on the infamous southwest side of Chicago whose father used to run errands for Al Capone. He finished fights that his over zealous friends used to start. He unknowingly ate his own pet rabbit after his mom used […]

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Motivation

Thank You, Mom

There’s no greater gift in life than being loved. And there may only be one person who is able to provide that gift better than anyone else… Mom. They raise us, feed us, teach us, play with us, push us and put up with our shit (literally and figuratively). And yet, they still show us […]

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Insight Motivation

Welcoming Death to Celebrate Life

Many of us are afraid of dying. Perhaps it’s because we don’t like the feeling of not knowing when it’s going to happen, how it’s going to happen or what we may leave behind when it does happen. I think this is natural. I don’t think it is what we all need. Death is one […]

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Advice Insight Motivation

You Are, If You Believe You Are

Whenever I get the chance to meet someone new I like to get a feel for what their aspirations are. I couldn’t tell you where this desire came from, but it is something that I have found to really help me understand a person and their character. Generally speaking, the people I’ve met, from all […]

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Insight

Does Convenience Have a Dark Side?

Some of the most successful, talked about businesses right now are those that provide convenience to their customers.   I personally find a ton of value and appeal in these solutions and consider myself to be a huge proponent of them. There’s a few apps that I actually use quite frequently that definitely add convenience […]

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Advice

Get Outside

I can’t remember who gave this advice to me or even when I received it, but it has stuck with me for quite some time now… Get outside. Start by exploring the 10 mile radius around your home. Your appreciation for the little things will astonish you. With the majority of my work involving me being […]

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Technology

Home Screen Worthy iOS Apps

If I had to admit to one vice it would definitely have to be the use of my iPhone. No, I’m not one of those people that use it during dinner or when I’m having a conversation with someone. Promise. I do use it pretty consistently throughout the day though as it helps me run […]

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Motivation

No Stopping

It’s a new year and I’ve got a mantra that I will be adhering to…. NO STOPPING I didn’t plan to live by a motto this year so allow me to provide a little background on where this came from and why I am choosing this as the theme for my 2014. Unintentional Motivation A […]