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Allergies

Shannon HicksApril 19, 2019April 18, 2019

by Shannon HicksApril 19, 2019April 18, 20193 231

Allergies: they’re more than physical After walking out to my car the find a fresh yellow blanket of pollen, and sneezing so loudly I wondered if nearby drivers could hear me, allergies came to mind. Top of mind. Allergies are our body’s immune system reacting abnormally to a foreign

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Shannon HicksMarch 22, 2019March 21, 2019

by Shannon HicksMarch 22, 2019March 21, 20190320

Be wary of false narratives Modern philosopher Nassim Taleb has warned of the “narrative fallacy”—the tendency to assemble unrelated events of the past into stories. These stories, however gratifying to create, are inherently misleading. What’s need is a strong sense of objectivity. A difficult task when it comes to

A Phone Detox

Shannon HicksMarch 8, 2019March 8, 2019

by Shannon HicksMarch 8, 2019March 8, 20191532

Steps to overcoming phone addiction In his New York Times column, Kevin Roose writes, “if you’re anything like me — and the statistics suggest you probably are, at least where smartphones are concerned — you have one, too”. He notes that unlike addictions that carry a stigma, such as

Do Less

Shannon HicksMarch 1, 2019February 28, 2019

by Shannon HicksMarch 1, 2019February 28, 20191405

Pruning our daily routines “If you seek tranquility, do less”, said Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Note he didn’t say do nothing, just less. Less of what? Less of what matters least and more of what matters most. This week’s challenge is to keep a time diary. Whether it’s on

6 Words to Ponder

Shannon HicksJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019

by Shannon HicksJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 20190425

Consider these words What determines your reality? Why are constraints good for us? We examine these questions and more…

Set Your Priorities, Or Someone Else Will

Shannon HicksJanuary 11, 2019January 10, 2019

by Shannon HicksJanuary 11, 2019January 10, 20191424

It’s your plan or someone else’s Priorities help you not only achieve your goals and objectives, but they also help you regain control of your life. Which do you prefer?

Under Pressure

Shannon HicksJanuary 4, 2019January 3, 2019

by Shannon HicksJanuary 4, 2019January 3, 20193 678

The Value of Heat & Pressure There’s no doubt most of us are under increasing heat and pressure in our careers as reverse mortgage professionals. What can we learn and how can we benefit?

Before you make your new year’s resolutions…

Shannon HicksDecember 28, 2018December 24, 2018

by Shannon HicksDecember 28, 2018December 24, 20181533

How to avoid the New Year’s resolution trap I am bracing myself. For what? The fact that my once quiet gym will be crowded with those starting their New Year’s resolutions. The good news is that by February there should be plenty of room and machines to choose from

Truth in Numbers

Old Habits Won’t Open New Doors

Examining the HECM’s Viablity

Trump to HUD: Examine Viability of HECM Program

productivity

Allergies

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

A Phone Detox

Do Less

6 Words to Ponder

Set Your Priorities, Or Someone Else Will

Under Pressure

Before you make your new year’s resolutions…

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